This diary will follow the progress of the Virus here in Florida and in the places I have family and reflect my thoughts and experiences in 2020, the year of the Great Covid Pandemic.
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Good Bye Covid for Now.
Hard to believe it has been almost a year since the last entry. It has been a pretty busy year for me.
I am going to resume entries in the BLOG tab going forward so I can archive as it go. You can find it by clicking on the big bold BLOG or the tab above.
I am going to resume entries in the BLOG tab going forward so I can archive as it go. You can find it by clicking on the big bold BLOG or the tab above.
November 8, 2021
I would love to say that I have been so busy that I have not had time to check in here.. But the reality is that I am the Queen of procrastination. I need to post some of the paintings I have done on my Gallery page and I just have kept putting it off mostly because I started naming them and my lack of creativity makes it an order to come up with catchy names. So I think I will just go ahead and get them out there and maybe just put a number on them so they can be identified.
My idea was that if someone was interested in one of them, they could identify which one they wanted. But the reality is I don't think anyone will be beating down the door! Also I have been slowly working thru some of my early paintings and embellishing them, donating them or just pouring new ones over them. Slowly I am accumulating some that I really like. The funny think is that ones that Richard really likes, I don't care for. So I try to look at them with a more global eye!
Since my implant surgery, my whole system has been out of sync. My weight that had been stable has been creeping up. And that has been a little depressing. I think I need to go back on the intermittent fasting to see if I can reset the gut bacteria to a better balance.
In addition I have been struggling with the issue of traveling at Thanksgiving and Christmas or not. Despite having my third dose in August, I am still not sure how safe it will be for me to be exposed to all the people at the airports and on the planes. So after much agony and tears and worry, we finally decided we would not travel to CA for Thanksgiving. I am so disappointed that I won't see the grandkids, but at the same time it is like a veil of fear has lifted. So I think it was the right decision.
Tomorrow I am having a nuclear stress test. Because of my knees and arthritis in my feet and ankle, I am not able to run on a treadmill. I told the doc I could walk on an incline to get my heart rate up, but he decided the chemical induced stress would be fine. Expecting it to be normal, but always a little worry.
I did discuss my Afib episodes with the cardiologist and he agreed that with only two episodes in a year lasting less than 2 hours, that going on blood thinners would have more risk than benefit. So as a compromise, he prescribed the blood thinner and said to take one at the start of the Afib and that way if it did not convert we would be ahead of the game in preventing a clot or stroke.
The weather here has been wonderful the last could days. high 50 and low 60 at night and low 70s in the day. And DRY. Windows open, Whahoo!!
My idea was that if someone was interested in one of them, they could identify which one they wanted. But the reality is I don't think anyone will be beating down the door! Also I have been slowly working thru some of my early paintings and embellishing them, donating them or just pouring new ones over them. Slowly I am accumulating some that I really like. The funny think is that ones that Richard really likes, I don't care for. So I try to look at them with a more global eye!
Since my implant surgery, my whole system has been out of sync. My weight that had been stable has been creeping up. And that has been a little depressing. I think I need to go back on the intermittent fasting to see if I can reset the gut bacteria to a better balance.
In addition I have been struggling with the issue of traveling at Thanksgiving and Christmas or not. Despite having my third dose in August, I am still not sure how safe it will be for me to be exposed to all the people at the airports and on the planes. So after much agony and tears and worry, we finally decided we would not travel to CA for Thanksgiving. I am so disappointed that I won't see the grandkids, but at the same time it is like a veil of fear has lifted. So I think it was the right decision.
Tomorrow I am having a nuclear stress test. Because of my knees and arthritis in my feet and ankle, I am not able to run on a treadmill. I told the doc I could walk on an incline to get my heart rate up, but he decided the chemical induced stress would be fine. Expecting it to be normal, but always a little worry.
I did discuss my Afib episodes with the cardiologist and he agreed that with only two episodes in a year lasting less than 2 hours, that going on blood thinners would have more risk than benefit. So as a compromise, he prescribed the blood thinner and said to take one at the start of the Afib and that way if it did not convert we would be ahead of the game in preventing a clot or stroke.
The weather here has been wonderful the last could days. high 50 and low 60 at night and low 70s in the day. And DRY. Windows open, Whahoo!!
September 13, 2021
Can't believe another week has passed. My recovery from the mouth surgery is pretty much over. Back to a pretty normal mouth. Now to let the implant bond with the jaw bone so we can add a crown in a few months.
I noticed this morning when I got up how much darker it is getting in the morning. I hadn't really paid any attention to it and now Boom, the time is changing. I guess daylight savings time will end before we know it and it will be dark in the early evening. I really like the long days of sunlight.
It has been an uneventful week. We zoomed with the Kelly grandsons and I saw all my siblings except Sandy on our weekly Sunday Zoom. It is such a treat to have everyone log in so we can stay connected. Means a lot to me to see them every week even when we don't have any extraordinary news to share.
I did a paint pour on a dollar store vase and when I did it, I wasn't sure I really liked how it came out, but now that it is dry and varnished, it looks pretty darn good! Here are two pictures. I don't usually use purple but had some paint I wanted to use up.
I noticed this morning when I got up how much darker it is getting in the morning. I hadn't really paid any attention to it and now Boom, the time is changing. I guess daylight savings time will end before we know it and it will be dark in the early evening. I really like the long days of sunlight.
It has been an uneventful week. We zoomed with the Kelly grandsons and I saw all my siblings except Sandy on our weekly Sunday Zoom. It is such a treat to have everyone log in so we can stay connected. Means a lot to me to see them every week even when we don't have any extraordinary news to share.
I did a paint pour on a dollar store vase and when I did it, I wasn't sure I really liked how it came out, but now that it is dry and varnished, it looks pretty darn good! Here are two pictures. I don't usually use purple but had some paint I wanted to use up.
I am back to swimming most days. I try to do 30 laps in our community pool. And to warm up I try to walk for about 10 minutes in the pool. Takes me a about 35 minutes if I get into a good rhythm. Sometimes one of the other residents is in the pool so I have to be aware of them. And when they play an aerobics routine with music it kind of disrupts my focus. I like it best when it is just me and I have the whole pool to myself.
I think this pandemic is turning me into an isolationist. Seems like so long since I have been around other people except for when Doe and then Cass visited. And that was heaven. I did start venturing out to mass a couple times a week. Our little church has morning mass on Mon and Tues and Sat at 8:00AM. which is when I like to go. Then I can still go to the pool when I get home. There are only about two dozen people at morning mass. Interestingly, only a few are in masks. I guess we are socially distant enough that people feel safe but I am going to continue to wear mine. I have not had the flu or a cold since wearing the mask, so even if I don't need it for Covid, it has been so nice to be healthy all the time. I did go and get my Flu shot last week. So odd, I had no reaction, not even a sore arm this time. Very strange and I have not idea if it actually worked or what is going on. But the mask is my back up plan anyway. |
September 5th This and That
So on a health front, the implant surgery is healed and the pain now is minimal. So I am glad to have that behind me.
Tomorrow I plan to get back into my schedule of going to the pool to swim laps and maybe even go to 8:00 church.
Covid continues to surge in Florida and the new MU variant is the highest in Florida of course with all our South American visitors and no residency requirement for the vaccine. Delta variant of course is also the most dominant here in Florida.
One the plus side, we missed another hurricane (knock on wood). This is the busy hurricane season as storms flow off Africa one after another. My Family in CT survived hurricane IDA without damage so that was a plus.
Otherwise, I have just been doing some pour painting so check out the link at the top of the page if you want to see some of them. When you watch the videos it all looks so easy, but the paint does not always do what you expect. I will probably pour over some of them as I am not that in love but plan to start to donate many of them since my wall will only hold a limited number so if you see something you like, let me know.
Tomorrow I plan to get back into my schedule of going to the pool to swim laps and maybe even go to 8:00 church.
Covid continues to surge in Florida and the new MU variant is the highest in Florida of course with all our South American visitors and no residency requirement for the vaccine. Delta variant of course is also the most dominant here in Florida.
One the plus side, we missed another hurricane (knock on wood). This is the busy hurricane season as storms flow off Africa one after another. My Family in CT survived hurricane IDA without damage so that was a plus.
Otherwise, I have just been doing some pour painting so check out the link at the top of the page if you want to see some of them. When you watch the videos it all looks so easy, but the paint does not always do what you expect. I will probably pour over some of them as I am not that in love but plan to start to donate many of them since my wall will only hold a limited number so if you see something you like, let me know.
Charlotte goes to College
August 30,2021
Momentous week for my oldest grand daughter who is starting her new chapter at The American College. I remember the day she was born. We were in the waiting room at the hospital for news that she was born. The first grand child! How did I get old enough to be a grandmother and where did 18 years go that she is now in college. The older you get it seems the faster life goes by marked by how fast all the grandkids are growing up. She will make a wonderful addition to her new college community.
Charlotte is an amazing young lady, smart, talented, beautiful and a super sweet lovely person. She is ready for the new adventure but not sure her siblings and parents she left behind in CA were ready to let her go. They have been a close pod especially with the isolation that came with the advent of Covid and at home school for more than a year.
Her departure to college reminds me of my favorite column by Erma Bombeck.
“Children Are Like Kites
You spend years trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you are both breathless. They crash ... they hit the roof ... you patch, comfort and assure them that someday they will fly.
Finally, they are airborne.
They need more string, and you keep letting it out.
They tug, and with each twist of the twine, there is sadness that goes with joy.
The kite becomes more distant, and you know it won't be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you together and will soar as meant to soar ... free and alone.
Only then do you know that you have done your job.”
Momentous week for my oldest grand daughter who is starting her new chapter at The American College. I remember the day she was born. We were in the waiting room at the hospital for news that she was born. The first grand child! How did I get old enough to be a grandmother and where did 18 years go that she is now in college. The older you get it seems the faster life goes by marked by how fast all the grandkids are growing up. She will make a wonderful addition to her new college community.
Charlotte is an amazing young lady, smart, talented, beautiful and a super sweet lovely person. She is ready for the new adventure but not sure her siblings and parents she left behind in CA were ready to let her go. They have been a close pod especially with the isolation that came with the advent of Covid and at home school for more than a year.
Her departure to college reminds me of my favorite column by Erma Bombeck.
“Children Are Like Kites
You spend years trying to get them off the ground.
You run with them until you are both breathless. They crash ... they hit the roof ... you patch, comfort and assure them that someday they will fly.
Finally, they are airborne.
They need more string, and you keep letting it out.
They tug, and with each twist of the twine, there is sadness that goes with joy.
The kite becomes more distant, and you know it won't be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that binds you together and will soar as meant to soar ... free and alone.
Only then do you know that you have done your job.”
Implant Update
August 29, 2021
My implant is still giving me pain. Advil every 5 to 6 hours makes it manageable but it seems like it should be getting better. I had to go off my methotrexate the week before and after the implant and I am now wondering if perhaps my bodies tendency to overreact with inflammation has hindered the healing process. I getting the dose almost back up to normal this week so I am hopeful that it will be better soon.
My implant is still giving me pain. Advil every 5 to 6 hours makes it manageable but it seems like it should be getting better. I had to go off my methotrexate the week before and after the implant and I am now wondering if perhaps my bodies tendency to overreact with inflammation has hindered the healing process. I getting the dose almost back up to normal this week so I am hopeful that it will be better soon.
FDA Approval for Pfizer
August 23, 2021
Finally, Full approval for the Pfizer vaccine.
Hopefully it will inspire more people to get the vaccine and maybe approval for the kids will follow soon! I have one grandson still not eligible for the vaccine.
Finally, Full approval for the Pfizer vaccine.
Hopefully it will inspire more people to get the vaccine and maybe approval for the kids will follow soon! I have one grandson still not eligible for the vaccine.
Extraction and Implant
August 19,2021
This summer I had a crown come off and when I went to my dentist to have him cement it back in I found that the reason it came off is that the tooth actually broke off and there was not enough tooth left to reattach it. I was like....are you kidding me. Fortunately the tooth did not hurt because the root channel was somewhat calcified. So off to the specialist to see what my options were. Root Canal and post was complicated by the fact that there was not enough tooth so I would need a crown lengthening as well. OR option 2 was extraction and implant. My specialist said the root was not really that long and he didn't think the tooth would be stable long term if we did the root canal, crown lengthening route. So last week I went for my extraction and implant all at one time. I have been pretty amazed that the pain has been pretty mild. Advil taken every 6 hours keeps the ache under control as well as staying kind of quiet. I was told no exercise for a week and I found that too much talking, smiling or moving around made it worse and sleeping with my head elevated also made sleeping much better.
This summer I had a crown come off and when I went to my dentist to have him cement it back in I found that the reason it came off is that the tooth actually broke off and there was not enough tooth left to reattach it. I was like....are you kidding me. Fortunately the tooth did not hurt because the root channel was somewhat calcified. So off to the specialist to see what my options were. Root Canal and post was complicated by the fact that there was not enough tooth so I would need a crown lengthening as well. OR option 2 was extraction and implant. My specialist said the root was not really that long and he didn't think the tooth would be stable long term if we did the root canal, crown lengthening route. So last week I went for my extraction and implant all at one time. I have been pretty amazed that the pain has been pretty mild. Advil taken every 6 hours keeps the ache under control as well as staying kind of quiet. I was told no exercise for a week and I found that too much talking, smiling or moving around made it worse and sleeping with my head elevated also made sleeping much better.
Pfizer Dose 3!
August 2021
Because of some immunosuppressive medication I take, I was eligible for the 3rd dose so on the first day it was available, I walked into Walgreens and got the shot in my arm. The pharmacist said that since I already had two does my body should recognize the proteins and side effects should be less than dose 2. Ha!! No such luck. That evening I ran a 101.5 fever, had chills and headache. Over the next couple days I had intermittent fever, fatigue and headache. It was really 3 full days of feeling crummy and tired.
Because of some immunosuppressive medication I take, I was eligible for the 3rd dose so on the first day it was available, I walked into Walgreens and got the shot in my arm. The pharmacist said that since I already had two does my body should recognize the proteins and side effects should be less than dose 2. Ha!! No such luck. That evening I ran a 101.5 fever, had chills and headache. Over the next couple days I had intermittent fever, fatigue and headache. It was really 3 full days of feeling crummy and tired.
Exploring Paint Pouring
During Covid isolation I began watching Paint Pouring videos on FB and YouTube. I was intrigued with the unpredictable results depending on paint consistency, density, color combinations and techniques. I put a set of 48 4oz bottles on my Christmas list. But it took some time to get up the courage to give it a try. I also ordered a few bottles of premixed paint from one of the people I followed called Mixed Media Girl. I also shopped a lot on Amazon and the Dollar store for canvas, canvas boards, bottles, and cups and stirers, on and on.... Then I got up the courage to start and was hooked.
Then one day I went to Restore to donate some stuff and walked around the store and found a treasure trove of paints. Some were dried out and they are not top of the line but a bargain all the same. And so I began to dabble on tiles and progressed to Canvas's. And love the process and trying different colors and techniques.
Some of them I love. Some I am not so sure about. When My grandsons visited, they did some that came out great, and my daughter CJ did some when she visited.
Some of them I love. Some I am not so sure about. When My grandsons visited, they did some that came out great, and my daughter CJ did some when she visited.
Delta is here. Will the Pandemic ever end.
August 20.2021
Just as it seemed that life was beginning to return to a new normal and I started to get busy doing other things, Bam!!, Covid comes rolling back in with a vengeance this Summer. How is that possible and how can so many people still be unvaccinated. With so many millions of people as examples that it works, So many think it is less dangerous to get Covid than take a vaccine. I am in such disbelief.
Just as it seemed that life was beginning to return to a new normal and I started to get busy doing other things, Bam!!, Covid comes rolling back in with a vengeance this Summer. How is that possible and how can so many people still be unvaccinated. With so many millions of people as examples that it works, So many think it is less dangerous to get Covid than take a vaccine. I am in such disbelief.
Connecticut Visitors
On a more positive note, the pandemic did not stop my daughter Dorothy and my two grandsons from CT and then my TX daughter from visiting.
Back in January, Dorothy or Doe as we call her, was going to drive to Florida to see us but as the virus numbers subsided, she decided it would be better to fly than spend so much time on the road, not to mention the exhaustion factor. She had rented a house with a pool in the backyard, about 15 minutes from us. She had to work some of the business days and it gave everyone some space for the 10 days she was here. It was amazing for us to finally see her and the boys and actually get to hug them. Of course by the time they got here Delta had already reared its ugly head, so we had to be careful as Finn is not yet old enough for the vaccine. His 12th birthday is Dec 31, 2021 so it won't be long for him.
We did see the zoo and the turtle museum, they climbed the lighthouse and spend time at the beach and on Juno Pier. We swam and watched movie at my house.
We were sad when they left but so grateful that they could visit so long. After all their flight had been delayed by two hours. I think they had had enough travel and were all ready to be back in their own beds.
Back in January, Dorothy or Doe as we call her, was going to drive to Florida to see us but as the virus numbers subsided, she decided it would be better to fly than spend so much time on the road, not to mention the exhaustion factor. She had rented a house with a pool in the backyard, about 15 minutes from us. She had to work some of the business days and it gave everyone some space for the 10 days she was here. It was amazing for us to finally see her and the boys and actually get to hug them. Of course by the time they got here Delta had already reared its ugly head, so we had to be careful as Finn is not yet old enough for the vaccine. His 12th birthday is Dec 31, 2021 so it won't be long for him.
We did see the zoo and the turtle museum, they climbed the lighthouse and spend time at the beach and on Juno Pier. We swam and watched movie at my house.
We were sad when they left but so grateful that they could visit so long. After all their flight had been delayed by two hours. I think they had had enough travel and were all ready to be back in their own beds.
Texas Visitor
A week later Cass arrived from Texas for a short 4 day visit all by herself. It is not very often that a mom gets one on one time with her daughter! What a treat and joy. We saw the turtles at the turtle museum, went to the beach, did a painting project and just hung out together. What a treat.
May 9, 2021
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases. 158,379,941 Infected per 100K = 1,880 Deaths 3,298,442 Deaths per 100K = 40 US: Cases. 33,454,581 Infected per 100K = 9,880 Deaths 595,588 Deaths per 100K = 177 CA: Cases. 3,757,645 Infected per 100K = 9,432 Deaths 62,778 Deaths per 100K = 154 CT: Cases. 342,718 Infected per 100K = 9,395 Deaths 8,137 Deaths per 100K = 226 |
FL:
Cases. 2,203,913 Infected per 100K = 10,021 Deaths 34,827 Deaths per 100K = 158 NY: Cases. 2,073,275 Infected per 100K = 10,665 Deaths 52,199 Deaths per 100K = 269 NC: Cases. 956,932 Infected per 100K = 9.018 Deaths 12,523 Deaths per 100K = 118 TX: Cases. 2,876,071 Infected per 100K =9,759 Deaths 50,160 Deaths per 100K = 170 Palm Beach Cty: Cases. 141,250 Infected per 100K =9,607 Deaths 2,742 Deaths per 100K = 186 |
Encouraging numbers.....Finally....at least in the US
April 25, 2021
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases. 147,175,432 Infected per 100K = 1,880 Deaths 3,115,315 Deaths per 100K = 40 US: Cases. 32,789,653 Infected per 100K = 9,880 Deaths 585,880 Deaths per 100K = 177 CA: Cases. 3,730,945 Infected per 100K = 9,432 Deaths 61,441 Deaths per 100K = 154 CT: Cases. 334,766 Infected per 100K = 9,395 Deaths 8,047 Deaths per 100K = 226 |
FL:
Cases. 2,203,913 Infected per 100K = 10,021 Deaths 34,827 Deaths per 100K = 158 NY: Cases. 2,073,275 Infected per 100K = 10,665 Deaths 52,199 Deaths per 100K = 269 NC: Cases. 956,932 Infected per 100K = 9.018 Deaths 12,523 Deaths per 100K = 118 TX: Cases. 2,876,071 Infected per 100K =9,759 Deaths 50,160 Deaths per 100K = 170 Palm Beach Cty: Cases. 141,250 Infected per 100K =9,607 Deaths 2,742 Deaths per 100K = 186 |
When will it end
I reduced some of the numbers I am reporting. I think my anxiety level has diminished so the urge to put the numbers on my spreadsheet has reduced as well.
The increase of cases week over week is now around 1% week over week with some down as low as .3% (CA) and as high as 1.4% (NY) for all the places I am tracking. Increase in deaths are all under .5%. But the number is not close enough to Zero!.
The increase of cases week over week is now around 1% week over week with some down as low as .3% (CA) and as high as 1.4% (NY) for all the places I am tracking. Increase in deaths are all under .5%. But the number is not close enough to Zero!.
April 18, 2021
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases. 141,408,657 Infected per 100K = 1,806 Deaths 3,026,370 Deaths per 100K = 39 US: Cases. 32,361,280 Infected per 100K = 9,751 Deaths 580,756 Deaths per 100K = 175 CA: Cases. 3,717,019 Infected per 100K = 9,307 Deaths 60,988 Deaths per 100K = 153 CT: Cases. 329,062 Infected per 100K = 9,235 Deaths 7,904 Deaths per 100K = 222 |
FL:
Cases. 2,162,067 Infected per 100K = 9,831 Deaths 34,412 Deaths per 100K = 156 NY: Cases. 2,039,325 Infected per 100K = 10,490 Deaths 51,818 Deaths per 100K = 267 NC: Cases. 943,393 Infected per 100K = 8,890 Deaths 12,387 Deaths per 100K = 117 TX: Cases. 2,852,779 Infected per 100K =9,680 Deaths 49,785 Deaths per 100K = 169 Palm Beach Cty: Cases. 138,476 Infected per 100K =9,418 Deaths 2,717 Deaths per 100K = 185 |
MIA
I realized this morning I have not updated this page in three weeks. A good sign the Pandemic is moving in a downward trend.
So what has been consuming all my time. Not worrying about the vaccine or dying from the virus. Both Richard and I are fully vaccinated so a big sign of relief tempered with the reality that Florida is a hotspot for one of the variants and there is no good data yet about getting infected after the vaccine.
In addition, Cass and Jim, Doe and Josh and Jenn have all had their first shots. So good news all around. And a much needed relief.
An article today seems to suggest that it is possible to have symptomatic Covid after vaccination but that it will be much milder and unlikely you will die from it. I am going to post in interesting video on vaccine "efficacy". The take away for me is that if it has a 96% efficiency that means each person has a 4% chance of getting symptomatic Covid.
Click here for Vaccine Efficacy video.
So what has been consuming all my time. Not worrying about the vaccine or dying from the virus. Both Richard and I are fully vaccinated so a big sign of relief tempered with the reality that Florida is a hotspot for one of the variants and there is no good data yet about getting infected after the vaccine.
In addition, Cass and Jim, Doe and Josh and Jenn have all had their first shots. So good news all around. And a much needed relief.
An article today seems to suggest that it is possible to have symptomatic Covid after vaccination but that it will be much milder and unlikely you will die from it. I am going to post in interesting video on vaccine "efficacy". The take away for me is that if it has a 96% efficiency that means each person has a 4% chance of getting symptomatic Covid.
Click here for Vaccine Efficacy video.
I have been really busy the last three weeks volunteering with a group that helps people find vaccine appointments and that has taken up a lot of my day. Most of our people are in the South Florida area but some are all over the state so between my zip code map and We are on a chat app called Discord and we can share ideas and locations where vaccines are available with each other and I am starting to build some friendship with this online group. Can't wait till we can all meet in person when this is all over and we are all vaccinated.
On a personal note, I was diagnosed with my second melanoma this week and will have it excised on April 1st. Sucky to move to Florida to be near the beach and have to be extra careful now. Although, I am thinking that the sun exposure from the past is the culprit rather than the present. Still if I want to live another 25 years, I guess the present will become the future pretty fast.
On a personal note, I was diagnosed with my second melanoma this week and will have it excised on April 1st. Sucky to move to Florida to be near the beach and have to be extra careful now. Although, I am thinking that the sun exposure from the past is the culprit rather than the present. Still if I want to live another 25 years, I guess the present will become the future pretty fast.
March 21, 2021
Spring is just around the corner....Maybe.
February 28, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases 111,724,303 2% increase over last week Deaths 2,473,687 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,427 DEATHS per 100K 32 US: Cases. 28,706,473 2% increase over last week Deaths 509,875 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,650 DEATHS Per 100K 154 CA: Cases: Total 3,512,965 1% increase over last week Deaths: 49,108 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,796 DEATHS Per 100K 123 CT: Cases: 271,101 1% increase over last week Deaths 7,523 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,609 DEATHS per 100K 211 |
FL:
Cases: 1,863,707 2% increase over last week Deaths 29,813 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,796 DEATHS per 100K 136 NY: Cases 1,620,271 3% increase over last week Deaths 46,919 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,335 DEATHS per 100K 241 NC: Cases: 840,096 3% increase over last week Deaths 10,896 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,917 DEATHS per 100K 103 TX: Cases: 2,597,471 1% increase over last week Deaths 42,312 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,813 DEATHS per 100K 144 Palm Beach Cty: Cases: 117,231 3% increase over last week Deaths 2,394 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,973 DEATHS per 100K 163 |
Vaccines are flowing and cases and deaths are finally declining!!!! Yipee
February 21, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases. 1114,468,958 2% increase over last week Deaths 2,539,116 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,462 DEATHS per 100K 32 US: Cases. 29,203,086 2% increase over last week Deaths 524,677 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,799 DEATHS Per 100K 158 CA: Cases: Total 3,551,618 1% increase over last week Deaths: 51,979 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,799 DEATHS Per 100K130 CT: Cases: 279,946 3% increase over last week Deaths 7,622 i1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,857 DEATHS per 100K 214 |
FL:
Cases: 1,093,682 2% increase over last week Deaths 30,740 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,656 DEATHS per 100K 140 NY: Cases 1,673,171 3% increase over last week Deaths 47,720 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,607 DEATHS per 100K 245 NC: Cases: 858,548 2% increase over last week Deaths 11,212 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,090 DEATHS per 100K 106 TX: Cases: 2,653,467 2% increase over last week Deaths 43,885 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 9,003 DEATHS per 100K 149 Palm Beach Cty: Cases: 120,322 3% increase over last week Deaths 2,455 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,183 DEATHS per 100K 167 |
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February 14, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: Cases 109,166,257 3% increase over last 2 weeks Deaths 2,406,680 4% increase over last 2 weeks Infected per 100K 1,394 DEATHS per 100K 31 US: Cases. 28,196,964 3% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 496,063 5% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 8,496 DEATHS Per 100K 149 CA: Cases: Total 3,465,979 3% increase over last 2weeks Deaths: 46,855 8% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 8,496 DEATHS Per 100K 117 CT: Cases: 267,337 3% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 7,381 2% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 7,503 DEATHS per 100K 207 |
FL:
Cases: 1,821,937 3% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 28,683 2% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 8,284 DEATHS per 100K 130 NY: Cases 1,568,969 4% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 45,9547 3%increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 8,071 DEATHS per 100K 236 NC: Cases: 818,724 4% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 10,453 6% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 7,715 DEATHS per 100K 99 TX: Cases: 2,569,324 4% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 41,406 6% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 8,718 DEATHS per 100K 140 Palm Beach Cty: Cases: 114,083 3% increase over last 2weeks Deaths 2,322 4% increase over last 2weeks Infected per 100K 7,759 DEATHS per 100K 158 |
Ankle update
I have been upgraded to just wear the ankle brace part time. Whenever I go out I will wear it but not walking around in the house. Sometimes I think the compression of the bones in my foot from the brace cause some of the residual pain. The tendon seems to be in good shape but the arthritis pain continues but maybe a little better. I will see as I let my foot adjust to walking without the compression. The doc did give me a cortisone shot in the ankle to see if that helps. He said it was in pretty bad shape arthritis wise and short of an ankle reconstruction, not much else he could do, so we will see what happens. But perhaps long walks are out of my reach for now. But I can get in the pool and walk and swim so if it would just warm up a bit outside...... 40s in the morning and highs in the 60s make it less inviting to get in the water and last week it was kind of cold. Hope they have the heaters turned up this week.
Vaccine
In Florida there is a Facebook site where shares info and tips about vaccines. It was on that site that I heard about vaccines through the Jackson Medical facility in Miami, so I went on line and bam, an appointment showed up. So I booked it and headed 90 miles south to Miami that day for my first vaccine. A few days later they announced that all the Publix grocery stores with Pharmacies would now be the only dispenser of vaccines in Palm Beach County where we live.
I went online the first day appointments opened up to get Richard an appointment and spent over an hour trying to get in. I realized my Firefox did not auto refresh which is what the website does to alert you when you are in the queue. There are no settings in Firefox to not block auto refresh but after some digging with google, I discovered you could get into the Firefox config settings and turn the indicator to True to allow the auto refresh.
The next time they opened up appointments I was going to be ready! But to be safe I also logged on with my phone and iPad. After a little while I got in and was able to make an appointment for Richard. So he had his vaccine last week. Moderna. Mine was Pfizer and we both have appointments for the second shots. Yipee.
The saddest thing for me is that despite having the vaccine, everything you read says you still have to be careful. You still could get it or one of the variants but you are unlikely to get seriously ill. And you still could pass it on. So we will continue to mostly isolate, wear masks and be careful when we go anywhere. Definitely not ready for indoor dining but will feel better when I am in the grocery store that at least I have some protection. Not sure when I will be ready to travel again and be able to hug my grandkids who are growing up so fast.
I went online the first day appointments opened up to get Richard an appointment and spent over an hour trying to get in. I realized my Firefox did not auto refresh which is what the website does to alert you when you are in the queue. There are no settings in Firefox to not block auto refresh but after some digging with google, I discovered you could get into the Firefox config settings and turn the indicator to True to allow the auto refresh.
The next time they opened up appointments I was going to be ready! But to be safe I also logged on with my phone and iPad. After a little while I got in and was able to make an appointment for Richard. So he had his vaccine last week. Moderna. Mine was Pfizer and we both have appointments for the second shots. Yipee.
The saddest thing for me is that despite having the vaccine, everything you read says you still have to be careful. You still could get it or one of the variants but you are unlikely to get seriously ill. And you still could pass it on. So we will continue to mostly isolate, wear masks and be careful when we go anywhere. Definitely not ready for indoor dining but will feel better when I am in the grocery store that at least I have some protection. Not sure when I will be ready to travel again and be able to hug my grandkids who are growing up so fast.
A bit of hope for the end of the Pandemic?
I didn't put numbers in last week. Avoidance, procrastination, denial. I don't know. It seemed that the numbers last week were reported to still be soaring and the chaos of the inauguration was depressing so I never got around to really looking at the numbers.
So this weeks numbers all per 100K numbers and the percentages are an average of the two weeks. There wasn't a way to capture the exact numbers from last Sunday.
The good news seems to be that the number of case increase over the two weeks is down. average increase in deaths are mostly the same but as the cases go down, the deaths should start to follow.
Vaccines have been rolling out for the last few weeks and hopefully that will start to have some impact along with the new administrations focus on masks to limit the spread. If the new variants don't outsmart the vaccines perhaps we will be on the downhill side of this terrible virus. I guess time will tell.
So this weeks numbers all per 100K numbers and the percentages are an average of the two weeks. There wasn't a way to capture the exact numbers from last Sunday.
The good news seems to be that the number of case increase over the two weeks is down. average increase in deaths are mostly the same but as the cases go down, the deaths should start to follow.
Vaccines have been rolling out for the last few weeks and hopefully that will start to have some impact along with the new administrations focus on masks to limit the spread. If the new variants don't outsmart the vaccines perhaps we will be on the downhill side of this terrible virus. I guess time will tell.
January 31, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 103,213,392 4% increase over last week Deaths 2,231,154 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,318 DEATHS per 100K 28 US: 26,655,740 5% increase over last week Deaths 450,381 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,032 DEATHS Per 100K 136 CA: Total 3,296,912 6% increase over last week Deaths 40,682 11% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,255 DEATHS Per 100K 102 CT: Total 250,023 8% increase over last week Deaths 7,046 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,017 DEATHS per 100K 198 |
FL: Total 1,713,589 5% increase over last week
Deaths 26,360 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,792 DEATHS per 100K-120 NY: Total 1,444,854 7% increase over last week Deaths 43,539 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,432 DEATHS per 100K 224 NC: Total 752,627 6% increase over last week Deaths 8,287 8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,092 DEATHS per 100K 88 TX: Total 2,370,655 6% increase over last week Deaths 37,202 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 8,044 DEATHS per 100K 126 Palm Beach Cty: 106,691 6% increase / last week Deaths 2,166 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,256 DEATHS per 100K 147 |
Where oh where are the Vaccines
January 17, 2021.
According to the CDC as of the 15th of January, 11 million doses are in the arms of American People. According to the news there are still does out there that have not been administered. At this rate it will be more than a year to get everyone immunized. According to Fauci we should be doing 1 million vaccines a day and still at that rate it will be Fall before we have any sense of herd immunity. I don't think his prediction of a million a day has not materialized yet.
Florida decided early on to vaccinate seniors first but they have not been able to deliver very effectively. In Palm Beach County, the only way to register is to send an email to a long email address. And no confirmation it was received or where you stand in line. They have no phone in option to make an appointment or a website. So other than the senior communities that were vaccinated by CVS and Walgreens it seems that the bulk of the appointments have gone to tech savy senior and not to the really elderly who may not even have a computer or a smart phone. I sent my email January 1st but have no expectation of getting an appointment any time soon. Maybe by my birthday in April!
Meanwhile life goes on and I see so many people on TV without masks spreading the darn virus. Locally there is a boat show outside of course, but still, everyone should at minimum have a mask. They have signs and sanitation stations and hand wash stations, but the old saying, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink seems to apply here.
We continue to be super vigilant and mostly at home. If I go out I now wear a disposable mask under my cloth mask as extra protection especially give this new more infectious strain.
On a brighter note, my ankle is healing well and I am almost able to walk with a normal gate. Almost! Hopefully I can ditch the brace after my next Dr. visit in February.
According to the CDC as of the 15th of January, 11 million doses are in the arms of American People. According to the news there are still does out there that have not been administered. At this rate it will be more than a year to get everyone immunized. According to Fauci we should be doing 1 million vaccines a day and still at that rate it will be Fall before we have any sense of herd immunity. I don't think his prediction of a million a day has not materialized yet.
Florida decided early on to vaccinate seniors first but they have not been able to deliver very effectively. In Palm Beach County, the only way to register is to send an email to a long email address. And no confirmation it was received or where you stand in line. They have no phone in option to make an appointment or a website. So other than the senior communities that were vaccinated by CVS and Walgreens it seems that the bulk of the appointments have gone to tech savy senior and not to the really elderly who may not even have a computer or a smart phone. I sent my email January 1st but have no expectation of getting an appointment any time soon. Maybe by my birthday in April!
Meanwhile life goes on and I see so many people on TV without masks spreading the darn virus. Locally there is a boat show outside of course, but still, everyone should at minimum have a mask. They have signs and sanitation stations and hand wash stations, but the old saying, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink seems to apply here.
We continue to be super vigilant and mostly at home. If I go out I now wear a disposable mask under my cloth mask as extra protection especially give this new more infectious strain.
On a brighter note, my ankle is healing well and I am almost able to walk with a normal gate. Almost! Hopefully I can ditch the brace after my next Dr. visit in February.
January 17, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 95,047,414 5% increase over last week Deaths 2,032,835 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,214. DEATHS per 100K 26 US: 24,306,043 7% increase over last week Deaths 405,261 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,324 DEATHS Per 100K 122 CA: Total 2,962,979 11% increase over last week Deaths 33,369 12% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7.419 DEATHS Per 100K 84 CT: Total 223,422 8% increase over last week Deaths 6,594 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,270 DEATHS per 100K 185 |
FL: Total 1,560,186 7% increase over last week
Deaths 24,006 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,094 DEATHS per 100K-109 NY: Total 1,261,668 10% increase over last week Deaths 40,800 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,490 DEATHS per 100K 210 NC: Total 667,826 9% increase over last week Deaths 8,016 9% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,293 DEATHS per 100K 76 TX: Total 2,121,945 8% increase over last week Deaths 32,630 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 7,200 DEATHS per 100K 111 Palm Beach Cty: 96,085 6% increase / last week Deaths 2,018 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,535 DEATHS per 100K 137 |
January 10, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 90,176,385 6% increase over last week Deaths 1,936,616 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,152- DEATHS per 100K 25 US: 22,699,938 9% increase over last week Deaths 381,480 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,840- DEATHS Per 100K 115 CA: Total 2,676,896 12% increase over last week Deaths 29,682 12% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,324- DEATHS Per 100K 74 CT: Total 205,994 18% increase over last week Deaths 6,324 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,781-DEATHS per 100K 177 |
FL: Total 1,464,6971 8% increase over last week
Deaths 21,890 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,660 DEATHS per 100K-104 NY: Total 1,150,098 9% increase over last week Deaths 39,447 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,916 DEATHS per 100K 203 NC: Total 614,355 10% increase over last week Deaths 7,352 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,789 DEATHS per 100K 69 TX: Total 1,961,1651 9% increase over last week Deaths 30,527 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,654 DEATHS per 100K 104 Palm Beach Cty: 91,049 7% increase / last week Deaths 1,955 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,192 DEATHS per 100K 133 |
January 10th.......Brrrrrr
Winter in Florida. Had to turn on the heat this morning for the second time this week just to take the chill off. It will only be in the low 60s today but will warm up later this week.
Fabulous sleeping weather! Bedroom windows open.
I am out of the boot from my ankle surgery and wearing a brace for the next month. Doctor said I could go in the pool but only to float around no kicking as the repaired tendon still need to heal. I like to float and exercise in the pool, so floating around is not really compelling, especially when the air is so cool. I did go sit by the pool this week just to get a little sunshine. Plenty warm enough until the clouds rolled in. Really miss being on the beach. They took all the seats off the Juno Pier, so that is not an option anymore to just go and look at the water.
Richard played with a person on Monday who has since tested positive. Since he rides in his own cart and no one touches each others ball, they told us he was probably safe but he went to be tested yesterday just to be sure. The other people he played with also are getting tested. Better safe. Two days to get results. Not sure if it is business days or any days. He has no symptoms so pretty sure he is ok.
Fabulous sleeping weather! Bedroom windows open.
I am out of the boot from my ankle surgery and wearing a brace for the next month. Doctor said I could go in the pool but only to float around no kicking as the repaired tendon still need to heal. I like to float and exercise in the pool, so floating around is not really compelling, especially when the air is so cool. I did go sit by the pool this week just to get a little sunshine. Plenty warm enough until the clouds rolled in. Really miss being on the beach. They took all the seats off the Juno Pier, so that is not an option anymore to just go and look at the water.
Richard played with a person on Monday who has since tested positive. Since he rides in his own cart and no one touches each others ball, they told us he was probably safe but he went to be tested yesterday just to be sure. The other people he played with also are getting tested. Better safe. Two days to get results. Not sure if it is business days or any days. He has no symptoms so pretty sure he is ok.
2021 brings more craziness
Jan 7, 2021
I would never have imagined in a million years that our Capital would be under siege one day. Over the years pictures of unrest and coup attempts in other countries splashed across the news. It was so easy to be glib about our amazing American democracy. America, the land of the free, of opportunity and hope. I don't know if I am reacting because I am now an old lady perhaps. Out of touch with the times.
The pictures of the Capital being breached and the wonton distruction of property makes me wonder what has happened to this country. Who are these angry people?
This country has evolved into a place I don't understand anymore. Lying and cheating by the people you always thought were above reproach. Priests, Presidents, Police, Business leaders, College Admin, Parents, Media "journalists" and the far Left and the far Right and it seems just about anyone who thinks their needs and goals are more important than everyone else. Nobody thinks the rules apply to them. How on earth did this division and anger and hatred happen in the great country. Is it as pervasive as it seems or is it the picture that mainstream and social media have decided to present to us?
It seems trite to talk about the "good ole days". when things were better because maybe that too was an illusion but I am so overwhelmed today with disbelief, sadness, anxiety and fear for the future for my kids and grandkids. I can't turn on the news and watch all the hate and division without being in tears.
And I think the worst part is I don't see a path to healing. Meanwhile people are dying and vaccines sit in warehouses and hospitals because they don't have the people and plan to get them into arms. Every day seniors like me live in isolation and fear.
I am praying that somehow those elected to office will figure out some way to work together for the good of this country and put the American People's interests before their own. But our government is a cast of career politicians who are only interested in furthering their careers and voting their party line instead of what might be the RIGHT thing to do.
I hoping that new leaders from the next generation will say enough and work for the common good.
I would never have imagined in a million years that our Capital would be under siege one day. Over the years pictures of unrest and coup attempts in other countries splashed across the news. It was so easy to be glib about our amazing American democracy. America, the land of the free, of opportunity and hope. I don't know if I am reacting because I am now an old lady perhaps. Out of touch with the times.
The pictures of the Capital being breached and the wonton distruction of property makes me wonder what has happened to this country. Who are these angry people?
This country has evolved into a place I don't understand anymore. Lying and cheating by the people you always thought were above reproach. Priests, Presidents, Police, Business leaders, College Admin, Parents, Media "journalists" and the far Left and the far Right and it seems just about anyone who thinks their needs and goals are more important than everyone else. Nobody thinks the rules apply to them. How on earth did this division and anger and hatred happen in the great country. Is it as pervasive as it seems or is it the picture that mainstream and social media have decided to present to us?
It seems trite to talk about the "good ole days". when things were better because maybe that too was an illusion but I am so overwhelmed today with disbelief, sadness, anxiety and fear for the future for my kids and grandkids. I can't turn on the news and watch all the hate and division without being in tears.
And I think the worst part is I don't see a path to healing. Meanwhile people are dying and vaccines sit in warehouses and hospitals because they don't have the people and plan to get them into arms. Every day seniors like me live in isolation and fear.
I am praying that somehow those elected to office will figure out some way to work together for the good of this country and put the American People's interests before their own. But our government is a cast of career politicians who are only interested in furthering their careers and voting their party line instead of what might be the RIGHT thing to do.
I hoping that new leaders from the next generation will say enough and work for the common good.
2021 Finally Arrives and really nothing changes
The number of people dying keeps going up. It is so hard for me to understand how people refuse to accept the severity of this virus. So many still traveling, gathering, dining, not wearing masks, and spreading the virus.
I am of the opinion that the only person that can be responsible for my health and safety.
I think the most depressing or maybe a better word is the sadness of this pandemic is that it may be another 10 months before there is any chance of this becoming a safe world again, and some say it will be 2023. I am missing my grandkids growing up so fast.
I am of the opinion that the only person that can be responsible for my health and safety.
I think the most depressing or maybe a better word is the sadness of this pandemic is that it may be another 10 months before there is any chance of this becoming a safe world again, and some say it will be 2023. I am missing my grandkids growing up so fast.
January 3, 2021 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 85,312,647 6% increase over last week Deaths 1,848,784 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1090- DEATHS per 100K 24 US: 20,918,061 8% increase over last week Deaths 358,745 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,303- DEATHS Per 100K 108 CA: Total 2,392,623 13% increase over last week Deaths 26,533 10 % increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,991- DEATHS Per 100K 66 CT: Total 190,120 10 % increase over last week Deaths 6,099 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,336-DEATHS per 100K 171 |
FL: Total 1,354,833 7 % increase over last week
Deaths 21,890 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,336 - DEATHS per 100K-100 NY: Total 1,053,063 10% increase over last week Deaths 38,358 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,417 - DEATHS per 100K 197 NC: Total 558,437 9% increase over last week Deaths6,892. 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5262 DEATHS per 100K 65 TX: Total 1,801,9081 8% increase over last week Deaths 28,597 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 6,114 DEATHS per 100K 97 Palm Beach Cty: 84,972 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,908 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,779 DEATHS per 100K 130 |
Looking forward to the end of 2020
2020 is a year we will all remember but would rather forget. A year of sickness, death, isolation, quarantine, and fear. There seems to be a light at the end of the journey with the arrival of not one but two vaccines. Implementing vaccinations for anyone who wants them in the whole country will be a herculean task. I don't envy the people at the CDC who had to make recommendations on how to roll out the vaccine. Who goes first? So many should be but not everyone can. There are good arguments for each group to be at the front of the line, and there are even reports of people offering to pay to get to the front.
In Florida, the governor has indicated that a 83% of deaths from the virus have come from the 65 and up population. And especially the 75 and up and for that reason he plans to vaccinate the elderly population in the second group. Although others are more exposed to getting infected, they have less risk of death. Makes sense to me and I am looking forward to the opportunity to get the vaccine.
I think the hardest part after the vaccine will be to continue to be vigilant until there is a lot less active virus in the community. My understanding is that after vaccine it is still possible to get a mild case of the virus and can spread it. But some protection is better than none.
In Florida, the governor has indicated that a 83% of deaths from the virus have come from the 65 and up population. And especially the 75 and up and for that reason he plans to vaccinate the elderly population in the second group. Although others are more exposed to getting infected, they have less risk of death. Makes sense to me and I am looking forward to the opportunity to get the vaccine.
I think the hardest part after the vaccine will be to continue to be vigilant until there is a lot less active virus in the community. My understanding is that after vaccine it is still possible to get a mild case of the virus and can spread it. But some protection is better than none.
A Christmas to remember 2020
We had a nice quiet Christmas, just the two of us. My children and grands made a cute video to wish us Merry Christmas that I will treasure and watch each year.
The weather was cool with a low of 43 degrees so it actually felt like Christmas. We made low carbohydrate pancakes for breakfast and then opened presents. Corned Beef and Cabbage was our early Christmas dinner. The afternoon brought a Zoom call with the Texas Wagners, California Zanders and Connecticut Kellys. So fun to see everyone and hear about their Christmas. It made being so far apart not seem so distant.
My fun gifts: flamingos for the courtyard and fish for my fish wall!! Can't wait to put them up.
There were lots of other presents. So blessed this year. Many thanks to my great husband and awesome kids for everything on my wish list and more!
December 27, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 80,788,544 5% increase over last week Deaths 1,766,347 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1032- DEATHS per 100K 22 US: 19,433,847 7% increase over last week Deaths 339,921 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,856- DEATHS Per 100K 102 CA: Total 2,124,399 14% increase over last week Deaths 24,218 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,319- DEATHS Per 100K 61 CT: Total 172,743 6% increase over last week Deaths 5,791 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,848-DEATHS per 100K 163 |
FL: Total 1,264,588 6 % increase over last week
Deaths 21,135 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,750 - DEATHS per 100K-96 NY: Total 954,087 8% increase over last week Deaths 37,232 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,908 - DEATHS per 100K 187.2 NC: Total 479,168 11% increase over last week Deaths 6,224 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,515 DEATHS per 100K 58.7 TX: Total 1.586,901 7% increase over last week Deaths 25,810 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,384 DEATHS per 100K 87.6 Palm Beach Cty: 76,602 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,819 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,210 DEATHS per 100K 123.7 |
MERRY CHRISTMAS
The baby Jesus is born today to bring love to the World.
Warm wishes to all for a wonderful day shared in person or on a device with your family wherever they may be. Love and hugs to all!!
Warm wishes to all for a wonderful day shared in person or on a device with your family wherever they may be. Love and hugs to all!!
Christmas is coming......
I am done with my shopping , mailing, and wrapping. (What a relief to not have to be running around at the last minute. Monday I will go to the grocery store and get food for the week and then I can just relax the rest of the week. Have not been out in the sun in forever it seems so I might head to the pool and just enjoy the morning sunshine.
Wishing you all a Very Very Merry Merry Christmas. May all your dreams come true and may 2021 be a better year than 2020. (It can't really get much worse can it)
Love and Hugs to All.
Wishing you all a Very Very Merry Merry Christmas. May all your dreams come true and may 2021 be a better year than 2020. (It can't really get much worse can it)
Love and Hugs to All.
Surge, Surge, Surge. oh my!
Numbers are up everywhere. Interesting that Texas and Florida are up less than some other places and we are still pretty open. California numbers are so high and it seems like they have been in quarantine for what seems like forever. My daughter said she had not been alone in her house in 9 months! Wow.
The vaccine has been approved and started to roll out so fingers crossed that in time we will start to defeat the spread of the virus. I am concerned on they will be able to get the second dose out. Everyone gets a card with a bar code, but in a month do thy lose the card! They should have set up an app that would have the bar code like boarding passes at the airport. I guess time will tell.
Meanwhile I don't think I should make anyone else responsible for my health and safety. So we continue to mostly stay home. Grocery store, Costco, the doctor are the only places I go. And then sanitize, sanitize, sanitize.
I had the stitches from my surgery removed this week. The doc was very happy with the progress and said in two weeks he thought we could get rid of the boot and go with a brace. So very excited as I thought I would be in the boot for 6 to 8 weeks, so 4 weeks in the boot is a big surprise. Meanwhile, I am getting around pretty well in the boot although it does seem to be a bit swollen when I am walking around on it for a few hours.
Today, I planted the cannas's that my sister Sandy sent to me. I have no idea if they will grow this time of year. They sell them at the nursery, so time will tell.
The vaccine has been approved and started to roll out so fingers crossed that in time we will start to defeat the spread of the virus. I am concerned on they will be able to get the second dose out. Everyone gets a card with a bar code, but in a month do thy lose the card! They should have set up an app that would have the bar code like boarding passes at the airport. I guess time will tell.
Meanwhile I don't think I should make anyone else responsible for my health and safety. So we continue to mostly stay home. Grocery store, Costco, the doctor are the only places I go. And then sanitize, sanitize, sanitize.
I had the stitches from my surgery removed this week. The doc was very happy with the progress and said in two weeks he thought we could get rid of the boot and go with a brace. So very excited as I thought I would be in the boot for 6 to 8 weeks, so 4 weeks in the boot is a big surprise. Meanwhile, I am getting around pretty well in the boot although it does seem to be a bit swollen when I am walking around on it for a few hours.
Today, I planted the cannas's that my sister Sandy sent to me. I have no idea if they will grow this time of year. They sell them at the nursery, so time will tell.
December 20, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 77,027,776 6% increase over last week Deaths 1,697,590 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 984- DEATHS per 100K 21.7 US: 18,196,454 10% increase over last week Deaths 324,455 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,483- DEATHS Per 100K 97.8 CA: Total 1,869,870 20% increase over last week Deaths 22,611 8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,682- DEATHS Per 100K 56.6 CT: Total 162,782 11% increase over last week Deaths 5,581 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,569-DEATHS per 100K 156.6 |
FL: Total 1,201,566 8 % increase over last week
Deaths 20,574 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,463 - DEATHS per 100K-93.5 NY: Total 885,725 10% increase over last week Deaths 36,396 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,908 - DEATHS per 100K 191.5 NC: Total 513,930 7% increase over last week Deaths 6,526 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,843 DEATHS per 100K 61.5 TX: Total 1,671,790 5% increase over last week Deaths 27,129 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,672 DEATHS per 100K 92 Palm Beach Cty: 79,830 4% increase / last week Deaths 1,860 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,429 DEATHS per 100K 126.5 |
Covid still raging
Really nothing much to say about the numbers this week because it just continues to be unbelievable how fast this Virus is spreading and how many people don't think it will impact them. We see media reports of political figures and celebrities getting positive tests, but no one seems to be seriously ill from the virus. Even those that go to the hospital seem to come out and are back to normal in no time. I guess some have died but somehow it does not seem to be front in center on the news or maybe I am just watching less news these days.
It is so disheartening to see people in news clips out and about without masks in utter disregard of anyone else. I guess each person has to make a decision about how they will mange until this pandemic subsides. And if I were 20 or 30 years younger, I might be less concerned than I am now.
My hope is that other vaccines get approved soon and that we are able to offer it to everyone willing to take it. My fear is that so many will be anti-vax and so we will slow the virus but will we really defeat it if we don't have enough people vaccinated.
My dream is to be able to hug my children and grand children again. I guess time will tell if that will happen in 2021.
Stay safe everyone. And pray that this will just be a year to remember for all of us.
It is so disheartening to see people in news clips out and about without masks in utter disregard of anyone else. I guess each person has to make a decision about how they will mange until this pandemic subsides. And if I were 20 or 30 years younger, I might be less concerned than I am now.
My hope is that other vaccines get approved soon and that we are able to offer it to everyone willing to take it. My fear is that so many will be anti-vax and so we will slow the virus but will we really defeat it if we don't have enough people vaccinated.
My dream is to be able to hug my children and grand children again. I guess time will tell if that will happen in 2021.
Stay safe everyone. And pray that this will just be a year to remember for all of us.
December 13, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 72,471,608 8% increase over last week Deaths 1,616,828 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 926- DEATHS per 100K 20.7 US: 16,550,372 10% increase over last week Deaths 305,082 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,988- DEATHS Per 100K 91.9 CA: Total 1,555,004 16% increase over last week Deaths 19,879 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,894- DEATHS Per 100K 52.5 CT: Total 146,761 15% increase over last week Deaths 5,363 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,119-DEATHS per 100K 150.5 |
FL: Total 1,116,973 6 % increase over last week
Deaths 19,785 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,079 - DEATHS per 100K-90 NY: Total 803,912 9% increase over last week Deaths 35,500 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,135 - DEATHS per 100K 182.6 NC: Total 429,776 11% increase over last week Deaths 5,516 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,050 DEATHS per 100K 54.6 TX: Total 1.478,827 10% increase over last week Deaths 24,5142 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 5,018 DEATHS per 100K 83.2 Palm Beach Cty: 72,247 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,766 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,914 DEATHS per 100K 120.1 |
Ankle progress. 12/13/2020
I am now a week post op. The first few days were painful. I took Oxy for two days but it makes me hyper awake so I used Advil instead so I could sleep. Each day is an improvement. I scooted around in a little 4 wheeled transport chair for the first 5 days and then have been walking more and more on it, but it is still sore where the incision at the site of the incision.
Tomorrow I am going to drive to the local mail box and mail my Christmas cards! So that will be my big adventure for the day.
Tomorrow I am going to drive to the local mail box and mail my Christmas cards! So that will be my big adventure for the day.
12/11/2020 Surgery success
I had my post op check up on Friday the 11th. My doctor reports that he was super pleased with the surgery. Always good to have a surgeon who think they are the best ever. He cleaned out the joint arthroscopicly with two small incisions. Said there was a lot of junk in there and and also took out all the bad synovial fluid. Then he went in on the side of my ankle to trace the status of the peroneus tendons and specifically the peroneus brevis tendon. The radiologist could not trace it on the MRI was indeed it was totally frayed and separated. Too many sprained ankles? Weakened from a car accident when I was 16? He said the body keeps trying to heal the tendon and can't. There are two peroneus tendons that attach on the side of the foot the longus and the brevis. By attaching the brevis tendon to the longus one, you can get the good tendon to do the work of the broken one. And the body will not longer try to keep trying to heal that bad tendon. Apparently not many doctors do this procedure so he was pretty happy that he was one of them and was able to do the repair.
Surgery
12/6/2020
Tomorrow is my ankle surgery. Will follow up with my recovery this week.
Tomorrow is my ankle surgery. Will follow up with my recovery this week.
December 6, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 66,972,138 7% increase over last week Deaths 1,536,693 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 855- DEATHS per 100K 19.6 US: 14,983,425 10% increase over last week Deaths 287,825 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,516- DEATHS Per 100K 86.7 CA: Total 1,340,716 12% increase over last week Deaths 19,879 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,357- DEATHS Per 100K 49.8 CT: Total 127,715 13% increase over last week Deaths 5,146 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,384-DEATHS per 100K 144.4 |
FL: Total 1,049,638 7 % increase over last week
Deaths 19,084 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,773 - DEATHS per 100K-86.8 NY: Total 734,600 9% increase over last week Deaths 34,940 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,779 - DEATHS per 100K 179.7 NC: Total 388,552 9% increase over last week Deaths 5,516 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,661 DEATHS per 100K 52 TX: Total 1.342,779 8% increase over last week Deaths 23,182 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,556 DEATHS per 100K 78.7 Palm Beach Cty: 68,381. 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,724 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,561 DEATHS per 100K 117.3 |
Another Covid week in Paradise
I have to say, it is a lot easier to isolate when you can go outside every day without a worry about the weather being too cold.
COVID COVID everywhere!
The infections and deaths keep mounting. It is interesting to me that the media is so focused on the the potential of new cases due to Thanksgiving travel and gatherings and many articles were written about the super spreader biker event but no one talks about the protests throughout the country and then the celebrations in the street after the election.
As I watch all this from the isolation in my home it is amazing to me how many people are maskless and just don't think Covid is that big an issue. Although everyone in this area seems to have a mask on, I am more worried about going out to the grocery store now than when the pandemic started.
As I watch all this from the isolation in my home it is amazing to me how many people are maskless and just don't think Covid is that big an issue. Although everyone in this area seems to have a mask on, I am more worried about going out to the grocery store now than when the pandemic started.
November 29, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 62,686,380 7% increase over last week Deaths 1,460,388 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 801- DEATHS per 100K 18.7 US: 13,610,357 9% increase over last week Deaths 272,254 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,102- DEATHS Per 100K 82.1 CA: Total 1,201,784 9% increase over last week Deaths 19,131 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,009- DEATHS Per 100K 47.9 CT: Total 112,581 11% increase over last week Deaths 4,961 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,160-DEATHS per 100K 139.2 |
FL: Total 985,297 6 % increase over last week
Deaths 18,442 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,480 - DEATHS per 100K-83.9 NY: Total 672,393 7% increase over last week Deaths 34,473 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,459 - DEATHS per 100K 177.3 NC: Total 357,958 8% increase over last week Deaths 5,218 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,373 DEATHS per 100K 49.2 TX: Total 1.241,934 6% increase over last week Deaths 21,918 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,214 DEATHS per 100K 74.4 Palm Beach Cty: 64,300. 5% increase / last week Deaths 1,676 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,373 DEATHS per 100K 114 |
Intermittent Fasting
After my cardiologist recommended reading the book on Intermittent fasting and said it really works to reduce weight and also to improve all the functions in your body, Richard and I started fasting this week. He is did three days this week and I did 2 days of 36 hour fasting. The first day was difficult. Headache and hunger pains along with lack of energy. The second time was much easier. We can have a little cream in our coffee or tea and we sit down for a bowl of bone broth for dinner. Otherwise, lots of water fills us up. On the other days we are working toward a low carb high fat meal plan with lots of veggies, but we are not being strict about it yet. The goal is to lose weight and fat over time. The first week weight loss is mostly water but it is encouraging to see the numbers go down and the fat % go down as well. It will be interesting to see how this works over time but simply reducing the weekly calories should make an ongoing impact on weight regardless of how close we follow a low carb diet.
Happy Thanksgiving
Covid is raging across the country. Hospitals are full, but the numbers seem to suggest that the increase in death rate so far, has not been as bad as the case rate. I guess the next few weeks will tell if that changes. Easing of restrictions and the general fatigue at being isolated has contributed to the spread. And I think many younger people feel like the risks are more like the flu than a pandemic and for the healthy that may be true. We are still mostly staying home with the exception of grocery shopping and I have to admit I did have my car cleaned in and out! Living on the edge!
We will celebrate Thanksgiving at home by ourselves. Not going to do a turkey as it seems like a lot of food and leftovers. Last year we went out but all the places that do take out have a minimum of at least 4 with most dinner for 6 to 10. And it's just too much food and too expensive. We do have plans to Zoom with all our daughters and grandkids. It will be a crazy noisy zoom but so fun to see everyone all in one place.
We will celebrate Thanksgiving at home by ourselves. Not going to do a turkey as it seems like a lot of food and leftovers. Last year we went out but all the places that do take out have a minimum of at least 4 with most dinner for 6 to 10. And it's just too much food and too expensive. We do have plans to Zoom with all our daughters and grandkids. It will be a crazy noisy zoom but so fun to see everyone all in one place.
Personal Note
Saw my ankle surgeon this week for my pre-op visit. They fitted me for the big plastic boot that will be my new foot wear for 6 week! December 7th is the surgery date. I am a little apprehensive about it but hopefully it will allow me to get back to going on long walks again. I have to take a blood thinner for two weeks after surgery which is a little disconcerting but any time you have lower extremity surgery it is recommended. He also gave me some pain medication. Hopefully I won't need them very long.
My big concern was about the safety relating to Covid. The surgery will be at JFK Medical center North outpatient surgical facility. They do not have any Covid patients at this medical center so that made me feel better. Anyone with Covid is sent to the Main JFK Medical Center. I think I am more concerned about all the people who will be caring for me but since they will all be pretty well masked up, I am trusting that it will be safe.
My big concern was about the safety relating to Covid. The surgery will be at JFK Medical center North outpatient surgical facility. They do not have any Covid patients at this medical center so that made me feel better. Anyone with Covid is sent to the Main JFK Medical Center. I think I am more concerned about all the people who will be caring for me but since they will all be pretty well masked up, I am trusting that it will be safe.
November 22, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 58,602,054 8% increase over last week Deaths 1,388,530 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 753- DEATHS per 100K 17.8 US: 12,450,666 11% increase over last week Deaths 261,790 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,755- DEATHS Per 100K 79 CA: Total 1,107,361 8% increase over last week Deaths 18,678 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,803- DEATHS Per 100K 47.3 CT: Total 101,469 14% increase over last week Deaths 4,828 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,846-DEATHS per 100K 135.4 |
FL: Total 931,827 6 % increase over last week
Deaths 17.946 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,339 - DEATHS per 100K-83.6 NY: Total 628,808 6% increase over last week Deaths 34,213 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,232 - DEATHS per 100K 175.9 NC: Total 332,261 7% increase over last week Deaths 5,005 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,169 DEATHS per 100K 47.7 TX: Total 1.172,107 8% increase over last week Deaths 21,088 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4.042 DEATHS per 100K 72.7 Palm Beach Cty: 61,305. 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,648 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,169 DEATHS per 100K 112.1 |
Some Sage Advice
Finally some sunshine
Nov. 15,2020
It has been a long hurricane season. Lots of wet tropical weather. Water everywhere and no place to go. We have had over a year's worth of rain since March. Every lake is overflowing. Some areas and neighborhoods have been harder hit than others. Many golf courses were closed for several days last week due to the rambling hurricane Eta that would not move away from Florida and although it did not really make landfall by us, the outer bands continued to dump water all week.
Our property and community was not impacted at we are on a higher ground than some of the surrounding areas. One of the requirements when we bought here was that it not be in a flood zone. We do have flood insurance anyway but it is really inexpensive since we are not in a flood zone.
We are expecting some nice cooler dryer weather this week. 70s and maybe even into the 60s at night and much lower dew points.
It has been a long hurricane season. Lots of wet tropical weather. Water everywhere and no place to go. We have had over a year's worth of rain since March. Every lake is overflowing. Some areas and neighborhoods have been harder hit than others. Many golf courses were closed for several days last week due to the rambling hurricane Eta that would not move away from Florida and although it did not really make landfall by us, the outer bands continued to dump water all week.
Our property and community was not impacted at we are on a higher ground than some of the surrounding areas. One of the requirements when we bought here was that it not be in a flood zone. We do have flood insurance anyway but it is really inexpensive since we are not in a flood zone.
We are expecting some nice cooler dryer weather this week. 70s and maybe even into the 60s at night and much lower dew points.
Personal notes
Nov. 15, 2020.
I hope to get all the California and Texas Christmas gifts wrapped and shipped by the end of this week. So happy to be almost done with all the out of town shopping. Usually I procrastinate till December and then am scrambling or sending money to my daughters to get a gift locally.
I saw my cardiologist this week about my Afib. only one episode since the last visit. He is not too concerned and said to keep on the baby aspirin and come back in a year unless I have any issues. He did give me some homework: to read the book called The complete guide to Fasting by Jason Fung, MD. So interesting because my PCP had me buy it and I started reading it a couple months ago and then put it down, but have been toying with trying the fasting approach to eating. So now I am really interested in pursing it for a lot of reasons. Trying to decide what kind of schedule to try Intermittent, alternate-Day or Extended fasting. Yesterday was our first day to fast. It was not as hard as I thought but I did have a headache for part of the day. There are a lot of health benefits as well as weight loss that can happen with fasting. So stay tuned.
Hope all are well. Wear masks, wash your hands and stay away from groups of people.
Stay Safe.
Hugs
I hope to get all the California and Texas Christmas gifts wrapped and shipped by the end of this week. So happy to be almost done with all the out of town shopping. Usually I procrastinate till December and then am scrambling or sending money to my daughters to get a gift locally.
I saw my cardiologist this week about my Afib. only one episode since the last visit. He is not too concerned and said to keep on the baby aspirin and come back in a year unless I have any issues. He did give me some homework: to read the book called The complete guide to Fasting by Jason Fung, MD. So interesting because my PCP had me buy it and I started reading it a couple months ago and then put it down, but have been toying with trying the fasting approach to eating. So now I am really interested in pursing it for a lot of reasons. Trying to decide what kind of schedule to try Intermittent, alternate-Day or Extended fasting. Yesterday was our first day to fast. It was not as hard as I thought but I did have a headache for part of the day. There are a lot of health benefits as well as weight loss that can happen with fasting. So stay tuned.
Hope all are well. Wear masks, wash your hands and stay away from groups of people.
Stay Safe.
Hugs
November 15, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 54,451,240 16% increase over last week Deaths 1,320,283 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 700- DEATHS per 100K 17 US: 11,229,554 10% increase over last week Deaths 251,268 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,387- DEATHS Per 100K 75.8 CA: Total 1,024,870 6%increase over last week Deaths 18,254 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,594- DEATHS Per 100K 46.2 CT: Total 88,645 13% increase over last week Deaths 4,737 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,486-DEATHS per 100K 132.9 |
FL: Total 875.096 5 % increase over last week
Deaths 17.499 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 4,074 - DEATHS per 100K-81.5 NY: Total 593,767 6% increase over last week Deaths 33,976 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,052 - DEATHS per 100K 174.5 NC: Total 309,118 6% increase over last week Deaths 4,757 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2947 DEATHS per 100K 45.4 TX: Total 1.086,987 7% increase over last week Deaths 20,064 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,749 DEATHS per 100K 69.2 Palm Beach Cty: 57,661. 5% increase / last week Deaths 1,622 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,922 DEATHS per 100K 110.3 |
Tropical Storm ETA
This has been a LONG hurricane season with the most named storms in a long time. The good news is that we are all learning the Greek alphabet. Currently we are in a tropical storm watch. Looks like it will pass about 200 miles south of us. But the storm is so wide that we are already experiencing high winds even thought it is 400 miles south of us in Cuba at 8:00 AM Nov. 8th, 2020. They are expecting up to a foot of rain and tropical storm winds which could be up to 70 miles an hour.
Thankfully we are not in a flood zone.
Hoping we don't lose power!
Thankfully we are not in a flood zone.
Hoping we don't lose power!
On a personal note
I have been having issues with my feet, the left one in particular for some time now. I have finally decided to go ahead with surgery to repair a tendon that is ruptured and to clean out some of the arthritis and debris in the joint. I will be in a boot full time for about 6 weeks but will able to put some weight on it which is a better option that the one the CT doctor told me would be non weight bearing for 8 weeks. Surgery was scheduled for next week until I developed another UTI or should say never really cleared the last one. So now we have pushed surgery out till December and I am on the hated Cipro antibiotic. Hopefully that will finally clear this stubborn UTI.
Election results.....final?
I am assuming that Joe Biden is the new president, but until all the state elector certify the results, it is not a done deal according to what I am reading. If somehow there is a reversal due to some incredible evidence of fraud or miscounting, I fear what could happen. Mostly I have stopped watching all the news about the campaign and now the election. I found my stress level was high with all the constant negativity from both sides. And we record all the tv so we have mostly been spared watching all the campaign ads. So much discord, hate, and divisiveness in this country. Can an 80 year old president heal that? Or if something happens to him, does the new vice president have the capacity to bring cooperation to our political process? Time and history will tell the story. As for me, I am just going to keep on keeping on and try to enjoy each day I am gifted with to the best of my ability.
the "Rona" keeps growing
Looking at the map and listening to the reports from around the country, it seems like this virus will never go away until everyone has been infected. The states where the virus is growing are ever increasing. I think I expected to see that in the cold climates where people are moving mostly inside. But many southern and Midwestern states are showing increases too.
Palm Beach County where I live are planning on in school 15 minute testing by the school nurse for kids with symptoms so they can either go back home or stay in class. Much debate about the plan but our positivity rates so far have been reasonable so maybe it will work.
I talked to my two CT grandsons yesterday and they are in person school two days a week and distance two days and independent study on one day a week. They said they didn't know of any classmates who have tested positive, so I am grateful for that. TX grand kids are also back in class part time, at least at this moment in time.
Talk of a vaccine has seemingly stopped. I think the reality is maybe up to a year before one is actually safe to take. Not sure I want to be the first in line.
I think many of us have gotten used to the new normal and will just continue being careful and mostly staying away from other people as much as possible.
Palm Beach County where I live are planning on in school 15 minute testing by the school nurse for kids with symptoms so they can either go back home or stay in class. Much debate about the plan but our positivity rates so far have been reasonable so maybe it will work.
I talked to my two CT grandsons yesterday and they are in person school two days a week and distance two days and independent study on one day a week. They said they didn't know of any classmates who have tested positive, so I am grateful for that. TX grand kids are also back in class part time, at least at this moment in time.
Talk of a vaccine has seemingly stopped. I think the reality is maybe up to a year before one is actually safe to take. Not sure I want to be the first in line.
I think many of us have gotten used to the new normal and will just continue being careful and mostly staying away from other people as much as possible.
November 8, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 50,369,940 8% increase over last week Deaths 1,257,957 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 647- DEATHS per 100K 16.2 US: 10,185,012 8% increase over last week Deaths 243,269 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,072- DEATHS Per 100K 73.4 CA: Total 970,392 4%increase over last week Deaths 17,963 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,456- DEATHS Per 100K 45.5 CT: Total 78,125 10% increase over last week Deaths 4,671 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,191-DEATHS per 100K 131 |
FL: Total 837,077 4 % increase over last week
Deaths 17.100 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,897 - DEATHS per 100K-79.6 NY: Total 562,365 3% increase over last week Deaths 33,801 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,891 - DEATHS per 100K 173.8 NC: Total 291,245 6% increase over last week Deaths 4,605 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,777- DEATHS per 100K 43.9 TX: Total 1.012,428 6% increase over last week Deaths 19,247 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,492- DEATHS per 100K 66.4 Palm Beach Cty: 55,002. 3% increase / last week Deaths 1,609 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,741 DEATHS per 100K 109.4 |
Happy Halloween, Good by October - Hello November
November 1, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 46,493,580 8% increase over last week Deaths 1,201,902 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 598 - DEATHS per 100K 15.4 US: 9,404,764 7% increase over last week Deaths 236,098 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,836- DEATHS Per 100K 71.2 CA: Total 933,311 3%increase over last week Deaths 17,666 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,362 - DEATHS Per 100K 44.7 CT: Total 71,207 8% increase over last week Deaths 4,616 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,997-DEATHS per 100K 129.5 |
FL: Total 802,547 3 % increase over last week
Deaths 16,769 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,737 - DEATHS per 100K-78.1 NY: Total 544,070 3% increase over last week Deaths 33,668 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,797 - DEATHS per 100K 173.1 NC: Total 274,635 6% increase over last week Deaths 4,378 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,619- DEATHS per 100K 41.7 TX: Total 956,734 6% increase over last week Deaths 18,581 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,300- DEATHS per 100K 64.1 Palm Beach Cty: 53,447. 6% increase / last week Deaths 1,588 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,635 DEATHS per 100K 108 |
VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!
I hope the people in our great country get out and vote. The last thing we need is a close election that takes weeks or months to resolve. A clear majority from the American people might be healing for America.
Covid 19.....Again....Still.....Forever?
I was looking back at the beginning for this outbreak. On March 19th we had just returned from our visit to Texas to see the Wagner grand kids over spring break. That week after we got home, there were under 10,000 cases nationwide and only 2 deaths. No one had any idea what to expect. Today we are approaching 9 MILLION cases in the US. Although it has slowed in the northeast and in Florida, the surge of the virus in the middle of this country is so scary. I fear winter will be devastating.
The numbers are staggering and the impact is something we may never recover from. Beyond the tragedy of all the deaths, the ongoing health issues will plague many for a long time. At the same time businesses are closing, people are going hungry, suffering from domestic violence, kids are not learning as well as they should. What on earth will this world look like 5 years from now. Very different, in my opinion. So many events are closed and so many jobs both directly and indirectly have been closed. This country and the world will have to reinvent itself and will be very different when we come out of this pandemic.
I wonder if the virus will ever really not be a threat. Rather I think it will become like the flu and one more disease that the world will have to find a way to cope. Vaccines will ultimately give us some protection but how many will get the vaccine is the unknown. Meanwhile there is fear that other diseases will reappear as people skip or can't afford to take kids to the doctor for well checkups and routine vaccines. The tragedy of this will be if polio and measles reappear and kids suffer needlessly as a side effect of this miserable Covid-19.
Personally, I am afraid of how long it will be until it will be safe again for me to see family. Staying at home has become a way of life but it wasn't what I thought this time of my life would look like. But I am grateful for my husband, my heath and the good fortune to be able to live in a nice climate and no snow or cold this winter.
The numbers are staggering and the impact is something we may never recover from. Beyond the tragedy of all the deaths, the ongoing health issues will plague many for a long time. At the same time businesses are closing, people are going hungry, suffering from domestic violence, kids are not learning as well as they should. What on earth will this world look like 5 years from now. Very different, in my opinion. So many events are closed and so many jobs both directly and indirectly have been closed. This country and the world will have to reinvent itself and will be very different when we come out of this pandemic.
I wonder if the virus will ever really not be a threat. Rather I think it will become like the flu and one more disease that the world will have to find a way to cope. Vaccines will ultimately give us some protection but how many will get the vaccine is the unknown. Meanwhile there is fear that other diseases will reappear as people skip or can't afford to take kids to the doctor for well checkups and routine vaccines. The tragedy of this will be if polio and measles reappear and kids suffer needlessly as a side effect of this miserable Covid-19.
Personally, I am afraid of how long it will be until it will be safe again for me to see family. Staying at home has become a way of life but it wasn't what I thought this time of my life would look like. But I am grateful for my husband, my heath and the good fortune to be able to live in a nice climate and no snow or cold this winter.
October 25, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 42,906,084 7% increase over last week Deaths 1,,154,207 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 552 - DEATHS per 100K 14.8 US: 8,829,951 6% increase over last week Deaths 230,085 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,663- DEATHS Per 100K 69.4 CA: Total 904,755 4%increase over last week Deaths 17,345 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,290 - DEATHS Per 100K 43.9 CT: Total 66,052 5% increase over last week Deaths 4,577 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,853- DEATHS per 100K 128.4 |
FL: Total 776,251 3 % increase over last week
Deaths 16,427 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,614 - DEATHS per 100K-76.4 NY: Total 530,060 2% increase over last week Deaths 33.556 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,725- DEATHS per 100K 172.5 NC: Total 258,292 6% increase over last week Deaths 4,144 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,463- DEATHS per 100K 39.5 TX: Total 908,749 5% increase over last week Deaths 18,026 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,134- DEATHS per 100K 62.2 Palm Beach Cty: 50,316. 3% increase / last week Deaths 1,561 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,422 DEATHS per 100K 106.2 |
Inspiration for today 10-21-20
Covid, Covid go away and don't come back another day!
I think the up tick in numbers reflect the covid fatigue this country is experiencing. Even Dr. Fauci says he can't see closing down the country unless it gets really bad. We are still mostly isolating but for the young and healthy, I think they are venturing out more and more with and without masks. And in reality, if people don't get out and spend money the economy is doomed.
For my part, I am contributing to the economy by buying online!
I am ready for daylight savings time to end. Too dark in the morning. I don't mind it getting dark in the afternoon, but the dark mornings are worse for me. Not that I am going anywhere except the pool early in the morning!!
Palm Beach County is offering a series of Zoom classes on native plants. I am excited about learning what thrive here in So. Florida. I have tiny beds in my courtyard and tried some plants in pots that did not do very well, so I would like to put some native ones in the ground. First class in on Saturday and there is a series of 5 over the next month.
For my part, I am contributing to the economy by buying online!
I am ready for daylight savings time to end. Too dark in the morning. I don't mind it getting dark in the afternoon, but the dark mornings are worse for me. Not that I am going anywhere except the pool early in the morning!!
Palm Beach County is offering a series of Zoom classes on native plants. I am excited about learning what thrive here in So. Florida. I have tiny beds in my courtyard and tried some plants in pots that did not do very well, so I would like to put some native ones in the ground. First class in on Saturday and there is a series of 5 over the next month.
October 18, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 40,016,093 7% increase over last week Deaths 1,115,335 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 514 - DEATHS per 100K 14 US: 8.343,140 5% increase over last week Deaths 224,283 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,516- DEATHS Per 100K 68 CA: Total 873,751 2%increase over last week Deaths 16,943 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,211 - DEATHS Per 100K 43 CT: Total 62,830 5% increase over last week Deaths 4,542 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,762- DEATHS per 100K 127 |
FL: Total 752,481 3 % increase over last week
Deaths 15,922 5 increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,504 - DEATHS per 100K-74 NY: Total 518,541 2% increase over last week Deaths 33.466 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,666 - DEATHS per 100K 172 NC: Total 243,725 6% increase over last week Deaths 3,929 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,324 - DEATHS per 100K 38 TX: Total 867,394 4% increase over last week Deaths 17.544 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,991 - DEATHS per 100K 61 Palm Beach Cty: 48,870. 3% increase / last week Deaths 1,487 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,324 DEATHS per 100K 101 |
Election 2020
Yesterday, I dropped Richard and my ballots off in the secure ballot box outside the Palm Beach County tax collector office. Florida requires you to request an absentee ballot which is sent via the US Mail. I tried to take a selfie with the ballot box in the background with only minimal success! We used the mail last time for our ballot, but decided USPS was apt to be overwhelmed so it was easy to drop off.
Early voting starts next week in Palm Beach County. Not sure how busy they will be but I can avoid being in contact with others indoors by absentee voting. They are also supposed to be Vans at some of the polling places where you can drop off your ballot. Our town is only around 3,000 residents so not sure it it will warrant a special ballot van.
Early voting starts next week in Palm Beach County. Not sure how busy they will be but I can avoid being in contact with others indoors by absentee voting. They are also supposed to be Vans at some of the polling places where you can drop off your ballot. Our town is only around 3,000 residents so not sure it it will warrant a special ballot van.
Beautiful Juno Beach
October 15, 2020
I really like how this picture came out in black and white and wanted to share it.. It is so amazing what you can do with an iPhone camera these days. My dad would have loved the technology and editing ability in Photo's.
I took this picture two days ago when I walked to the beach one morning to see how bad the erosion was at my favorite beach access point. There is no public parking for this beach but a few parking spots in the neighborhood across the street so there are rarely many people sitting on the beach. I discovered that at high tide there is not much beach as the sand drops down about 2 to 3 feet from the level of the dunes and bottom of the stairs. The water is pretty shallow when the tide goes out and reveals a fair amount of sand where you can set up a chair and umbrella. Interestingly I was at the beach by the Juno Pier earlier this week and that beach is fine. Not sure what makes the difference in how the erosion takes place but perhaps the Juno Pier was positioned on a naturally protected section of beach and my little beach is more exposed to the currents.
I really like how this picture came out in black and white and wanted to share it.. It is so amazing what you can do with an iPhone camera these days. My dad would have loved the technology and editing ability in Photo's.
I took this picture two days ago when I walked to the beach one morning to see how bad the erosion was at my favorite beach access point. There is no public parking for this beach but a few parking spots in the neighborhood across the street so there are rarely many people sitting on the beach. I discovered that at high tide there is not much beach as the sand drops down about 2 to 3 feet from the level of the dunes and bottom of the stairs. The water is pretty shallow when the tide goes out and reveals a fair amount of sand where you can set up a chair and umbrella. Interestingly I was at the beach by the Juno Pier earlier this week and that beach is fine. Not sure what makes the difference in how the erosion takes place but perhaps the Juno Pier was positioned on a naturally protected section of beach and my little beach is more exposed to the currents.
Florida October weather
October 12, 2020
It has been another mixed week of weather. temperatures are trending down into the 80s but humidity remains high and dew points in the 70s. It has actually been record reaching warm so far and today we may even break a high temperature record thanks to the tropical depression dumping rain across the Carolinas and somehow that translates into the heat dropping at our doorstep. Who knew! There has been lots of showers locally although we seem to miss a lot of them in our little piece of paradise. Stuart, where the golf course is located got over 20 inches in the last couple weeks. They are pumping water out of sand bunkers and making temporary cart paths with plywood sheets where the paths are under water or washed out. We are almost at the end of the worst of the hurricane season although they said this morning that it looked like lots of activity in the next few weeks moving into the gulf. So we will continue to be wet I assume although we hopefully won't have any storms aimed at us.
It has been another mixed week of weather. temperatures are trending down into the 80s but humidity remains high and dew points in the 70s. It has actually been record reaching warm so far and today we may even break a high temperature record thanks to the tropical depression dumping rain across the Carolinas and somehow that translates into the heat dropping at our doorstep. Who knew! There has been lots of showers locally although we seem to miss a lot of them in our little piece of paradise. Stuart, where the golf course is located got over 20 inches in the last couple weeks. They are pumping water out of sand bunkers and making temporary cart paths with plywood sheets where the paths are under water or washed out. We are almost at the end of the worst of the hurricane season although they said this morning that it looked like lots of activity in the next few weeks moving into the gulf. So we will continue to be wet I assume although we hopefully won't have any storms aimed at us.
October 11, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 37,516,737 7% increase over last week Deaths 1,078,132 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 482 - DEATHS per 100K 14 US: 7,945,505 5% increase over last week Deaths 219,282 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,397- DEATHS Per 100K 66 CA: Total 852,666 3%increase over last week Deaths 16,575 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,158 - DEATHS Per 100K 42 CT: Total 60,038 3% increase over last week Deaths 4,530 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,684- DEATHS per 100K 127 |
FL: Total 728,921 2% increase over last week
Deaths 15,187 4 %increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,394 - DEATHS per 100K-71 NY: Total 508,315 2% increase over last week Deaths 33.377 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,613 - DEATHS per 100K 172 NC: Total 2129,752 6% increase over last week Deaths 3,755 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,191 - DEATHS per 100K 35 TX: Total 832,928 4% increase over last week Deaths 17.055 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,873 - DEATHS per 100K 59 Palm Beach Cty: 47,648 1% increase / last week Deaths 1,425 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,341 DEATHS per 100K 97 |
Covid Data 10-10-2020
Found an interesting way to show the numbers for the states I am following. These numbers track the deaths over time in the 5 states as of Saturday morning 10-10-2020.
You can add whatever states you want. There are also tabs for cases, hospitalizations and ICUs.
Click here for the link.
You can add whatever states you want. There are also tabs for cases, hospitalizations and ICUs.
Click here for the link.
Covid-19
10-4-2020
The virus continues to be so unpredictable and according to this map there are increases in some areas and decreases other places. Palm Beach County went to stage 3 and I think just about every business and venue can be open now. Our numbers have been way down, so time will tell how it will play out with everything open. We continue to mostly isolate from the world except for Publix and Costco! Richard is still golfing four times a week and has his own cart. It will be intersting to see what happens when the snowbirds come back and the golf course gets more crowded how they will handle virus precautions. He has some friends who will be returning in the next few months and he should be able to mostly play with them this winter season.
The virus continues to be so unpredictable and according to this map there are increases in some areas and decreases other places. Palm Beach County went to stage 3 and I think just about every business and venue can be open now. Our numbers have been way down, so time will tell how it will play out with everything open. We continue to mostly isolate from the world except for Publix and Costco! Richard is still golfing four times a week and has his own cart. It will be intersting to see what happens when the snowbirds come back and the golf course gets more crowded how they will handle virus precautions. He has some friends who will be returning in the next few months and he should be able to mostly play with them this winter season.
October 4, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 35,187,192 6% increase over last week Deaths 1,038,819 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 452 - DEATHS per 100K 13 US: 7,601,182 4% increase over last week Deaths 214,280 2% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,296 - DEATHS Per 100K 65 CA: Total 829,744 3%increase over last week Deaths 16,199 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,078 - DEATHS Per 100K 40 CT: Total 58,297 3% increase over last week Deaths 4,513 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,636- DEATHS per 100K 127 |
FL: Total 714,591 2% increase over last week
Deaths 14,640 4 %increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,249 - DEATHS per 100K-67 NY: Total 498,034 2% increase over last week Deaths 33.290 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,562 - DEATHS per 100K 171 NC: Total 216,886 5% increase over last week Deaths 3,629 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,044 - DEATHS per 100K 34 TX: Total 802,180 7% increase over last week Deaths 16,480 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,722 - DEATHS per 100K 56 Palm Beach Cty: 46,962 4% increase / last week Deaths 1,391 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,194 DEATHS per 100K 95 |
Health update.
10-4-2020
I had the stitches out from my Melanoma this week and the site looks really good. No bandage needed now thankfully as the adhesive from the tape was really irritating my skin. And tomorrow I can get in the pool and start exercising again. The stitches in my tooth extraction have dissolved and that is healing nicely as well. Ready to try to get back to a healthy state.
Family are all well. God is good.
I had the stitches out from my Melanoma this week and the site looks really good. No bandage needed now thankfully as the adhesive from the tape was really irritating my skin. And tomorrow I can get in the pool and start exercising again. The stitches in my tooth extraction have dissolved and that is healing nicely as well. Ready to try to get back to a healthy state.
Family are all well. God is good.
October Birthdays.
10/3/20.
Yesterday we celebrated my husband Richard's birthday and his sweet aunt called to sing Happy Birthday and Sto lat which is a polish song wishing you 100 years. My challenge for next year is to be able to sing it to his aunt who's birthday is Oct 1st and she is 20 years older than Richard. I imagine my brother in law Ted knows this song! the 23rd of Oct is my grandson Sean's 13th birthday. He is growing up WAY too fast. So sad that we can't see any of the grandkids this year.
Here is a link to hear the song. Sto Lat
Here are the words and translation.
Yesterday we celebrated my husband Richard's birthday and his sweet aunt called to sing Happy Birthday and Sto lat which is a polish song wishing you 100 years. My challenge for next year is to be able to sing it to his aunt who's birthday is Oct 1st and she is 20 years older than Richard. I imagine my brother in law Ted knows this song! the 23rd of Oct is my grandson Sean's 13th birthday. He is growing up WAY too fast. So sad that we can't see any of the grandkids this year.
Here is a link to hear the song. Sto Lat
Here are the words and translation.
Sto lat, sto lat
Niech żyje, żyje nam. Sto lat, sto lat, Niech żyje, żyje nam, Jeszcze raz, jeszcze raz, Niech żyje, żyje nam, Niech żyje nam! |
100 years, 100 years,
May they live! 100 years, 100 years, May they live! Once again, once again, May they live! May they live! |
Rainy Season
We are in the middle of rainy season in Florida. True tropical weather this week. The rain comes in small fast moving cells that can dump inches of water in a short amount of time and then move on. When driving you can go from torrential blinding rain to almost blue skies in 15 or 20 minutes.
Goodbye September
10-2-20
Hard to believe that this week will conclude September. Without the drastic change in season it is less evident that fall is on the way except for the merchandise in all the stores. Long sleeves, jackets, hats, boots and all things cold weather....Wait...What. Christmas trees on display. Oh my.
Meanwhile, after one of the hottest summers the locals can remember, the weather is certainly not fall like yet. Although the day time temps are coming down, the humidity is still relatively high most days. We did have a couple days of low humidity last week so I was able to open all the windows and doors for a little while. The daytime temps and humidly will now start to trend down as the snowbirds begin heading south to escape the cooler Norther weather!
My tooth extraction site is healing nicely and after the first couple of days the pain has been minimal. A little Advil has been all I need. Antibiotic for a week to prevent infection but it is hard to remember to take the it 4 times a day.
My grand-kids are growing and growing up so fast. By the time this is over some of them will be totally transformed from little boys and girls to young teens and young adults almost. Makes me sad some days to think it could be another year before we will be safe to travel to see them. Miss them so much.
I am sure during all this quarantine time I should be learning a new skill or taking an online class, but it seems that just having the energy to manage day to day is about all I can muster. Some days it seems that the world is just so off kilter. All the police shootings and protests, looking and senseless shootings seem to be the Media fare of choice except for the constant political reports disguised as the opinion and leanings of the reports. There is no facts anymore, just how different people interpret the facts based on their world view. Makes me not even to watch the news anymore. Or social media news which is just as bad or maybe worse.
Meanwhile we got our absentee ballots in the mail today. They have secure drop off boxes and we will probably vote that way, avoiding depending on the mail to get our ballots there in time. Now to decide which is the better choice between two awful options.
Off my soap box! Prayers to my grand nephew who has a cranial fracture he got helping to cut some trees and he got the bad end of a branch that came down. And for all my family who are essential workers and not able to stay home and minimize exposure to the virus. And the teachers and students trying to forge a new normal way of teaching and learning.
Love to all.
Hard to believe that this week will conclude September. Without the drastic change in season it is less evident that fall is on the way except for the merchandise in all the stores. Long sleeves, jackets, hats, boots and all things cold weather....Wait...What. Christmas trees on display. Oh my.
Meanwhile, after one of the hottest summers the locals can remember, the weather is certainly not fall like yet. Although the day time temps are coming down, the humidity is still relatively high most days. We did have a couple days of low humidity last week so I was able to open all the windows and doors for a little while. The daytime temps and humidly will now start to trend down as the snowbirds begin heading south to escape the cooler Norther weather!
My tooth extraction site is healing nicely and after the first couple of days the pain has been minimal. A little Advil has been all I need. Antibiotic for a week to prevent infection but it is hard to remember to take the it 4 times a day.
My grand-kids are growing and growing up so fast. By the time this is over some of them will be totally transformed from little boys and girls to young teens and young adults almost. Makes me sad some days to think it could be another year before we will be safe to travel to see them. Miss them so much.
I am sure during all this quarantine time I should be learning a new skill or taking an online class, but it seems that just having the energy to manage day to day is about all I can muster. Some days it seems that the world is just so off kilter. All the police shootings and protests, looking and senseless shootings seem to be the Media fare of choice except for the constant political reports disguised as the opinion and leanings of the reports. There is no facts anymore, just how different people interpret the facts based on their world view. Makes me not even to watch the news anymore. Or social media news which is just as bad or maybe worse.
Meanwhile we got our absentee ballots in the mail today. They have secure drop off boxes and we will probably vote that way, avoiding depending on the mail to get our ballots there in time. Now to decide which is the better choice between two awful options.
Off my soap box! Prayers to my grand nephew who has a cranial fracture he got helping to cut some trees and he got the bad end of a branch that came down. And for all my family who are essential workers and not able to stay home and minimize exposure to the virus. And the teachers and students trying to forge a new normal way of teaching and learning.
Love to all.
September 27, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 33,181,181 7% increase over last week Deaths 962964 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 427 - DEATHS per 100K 13 US: 7,294,643 5% increase over last week Deaths 209,238 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,204 - DEATHS Per 100K 63 CA: Total 807,578 3%increase over last week Deaths 15,587 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,022 - DEATHS Per 100K 39 CT: Total 56,587 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,501. 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,588- DEATHS per 100K 126 |
FL: Total 700,564 3% increase over last week
Deaths 14,033 6 %increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,185 - DEATHS per 100K-64 NY: Total 488,970 1% increase over last week Deaths 33.206 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,515 - DEATHS per 100K 171 NC: Total 192,248 7% increase over last week Deaths 3,235 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,942 - DEATHS per 100K 32 TX: Total 720,281 7% increase over last week Deaths 15,172 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,609 - DEATHS per 100K 54 Palm Beach Cty: 46,283 2% increase / last week Deaths 1,342 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,148- DEATHS per 100K 91 |
Mid week update
Yesterday I had my tooth extraction. The oral surgeon takes a little blood from your arm, spins it down and mixes it with the bone powder for the bone graph. The numbing needle was the worst part even though they put the numbing gel on the gum around it they have to go pretty deep. After a short wait he came back and numbed it a little more, but didn't feel it. The extraction went fairly well. The top of the tooth came off because the tooth was fractured and he had to drill a bit to get the roots out, but it didn't take long. He said the sinus was close but not exposed and he didn't think there would be an issue. If it had ripped he would have repaired the sinus membrane. The bone graph was just packing the socket with the bone material and then sewed it all closed and I was out of there. 38 minutes from check in to check out! The surgeon gave me his cell number and said to call if there was any issue. Spent most of the day yesterday with an ice pack on my face and watching tv. Took one pain pill when I got home and one when I went to bed so although I was in some pain, it was not too bad. I slept fitfully and am surprised that the pain is not to bad this morning. Have an appointment to get my bandage changed this morning on my melanoma excision site and then just a quiet day today.
We had a couple days of dryer weather and the temperatures are starting to drop a bit in the mornings. But there is a wet front moving through this weekend so more rain and humidity. Good weekend for work on my impossible puzzle. It has been sitting untouched for weeks. The puzzle is a turtle which I completed, surrounded by blue water and sky. I finished the sky but the rest is essentially all the same color with a few gradations of dark blue. I feel like I have to just try every piece to find the right one. I guess patience is not my strong virtue!
Jenn is in Texas with Charlotte in an attempt to take the SAT. The sites she was signed up for in CA have been closed or cancelled twice I think. Wishing her luck to finally take it. I guess it has been a frustration for high school seniors across the country. Covid had impacted so many normal routines. I am hoping maybe we will be back to some normal by the time she goes off to college next year.
Be safe everyone.
We had a couple days of dryer weather and the temperatures are starting to drop a bit in the mornings. But there is a wet front moving through this weekend so more rain and humidity. Good weekend for work on my impossible puzzle. It has been sitting untouched for weeks. The puzzle is a turtle which I completed, surrounded by blue water and sky. I finished the sky but the rest is essentially all the same color with a few gradations of dark blue. I feel like I have to just try every piece to find the right one. I guess patience is not my strong virtue!
Jenn is in Texas with Charlotte in an attempt to take the SAT. The sites she was signed up for in CA have been closed or cancelled twice I think. Wishing her luck to finally take it. I guess it has been a frustration for high school seniors across the country. Covid had impacted so many normal routines. I am hoping maybe we will be back to some normal by the time she goes off to college next year.
Be safe everyone.
September 20, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 31024156 7% increase over last week Deaths 962964 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 399 - DEATHS per 100K 12 US: 6,968,918 4% increase over last week Deaths 203,844 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,105 - DEATHS Per 100K 62 CA: Total 783,957 3%increase over last week Deaths 14,987 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,963 - DEATHS Per 100K 38 CT: Total 55,527 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,492. 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,558 - DEATHS per 100K 126 |
FL: Total 681,233 3% increase over last week
Deaths 13,292 5%increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,097 - DEATHS per 100K-60 NY: Total 482,821 1% increase over last week Deaths 33.170 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,484 - DEATHS per 100K 171 NC: Total 192,248 5% increase over last week Deaths 3,235 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,812 - DEATHS per 100K 30 TX: Total 720,281 4% increase over last week Deaths 15,172 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,444 - DEATHS per 100K 51 Palm Beach Cty: 45,156 -8% increase / last week Deaths 1,277 6.8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,071 - DEATHS per 100K 87 |
The red is back and one small green
Sunday Sept 20, 2020
Just when it seemed like we were on a good trajectory, here comes the red again. Vermont is the only green and they have flip flopped between yellow and green for weeks and weeks. Most of the states I am tracking are down into the single digit increases but CT has turned orange and some of the mid west is red. Schools are back in some places and college kids are doing what a lot of college kids do - ignore the rules and push the envelope. So I expect to see the fall bring a surge across the country. I am optimistic that the older generation and those at risk are being careful with limited contact and wearing masks, but it is so hard to keep up the isolation. And there are still a ton of people who are anti mask and will continue to not protest the rest of us. I am happy that the people in the stores I go to all have masks so hopefully we will continue to be healthy.
Just when it seemed like we were on a good trajectory, here comes the red again. Vermont is the only green and they have flip flopped between yellow and green for weeks and weeks. Most of the states I am tracking are down into the single digit increases but CT has turned orange and some of the mid west is red. Schools are back in some places and college kids are doing what a lot of college kids do - ignore the rules and push the envelope. So I expect to see the fall bring a surge across the country. I am optimistic that the older generation and those at risk are being careful with limited contact and wearing masks, but it is so hard to keep up the isolation. And there are still a ton of people who are anti mask and will continue to not protest the rest of us. I am happy that the people in the stores I go to all have masks so hopefully we will continue to be healthy.
Weekly medical update
Sunday September 20,
You know you are a senior when your life is enveloped with medical issues. And now with Covid there is not much new going on in our lives. I had my melanoma excised this week. I did a lot of research on Google Scholar about treatment and surprisingly recommendation was 5 mm. margins back in the late 1990.. There was not much research that I could find that was very current, but finally found a recent study and subsequent recommendation to take a minimum of 9 cm. So I was happy when my doctor told me he was taking 1 centimeter margins all around. I am so happy to have chosen this doctor. One day I might get to see his face other than in a picture!! LOL.
This week's medical adventure will be a tooth extraction and bone graph. I considered rescheduling it but after talking to my PCP we decided to just get it done as we suspect it may be contributing to the inflammation in my body. So onward and forward. Hopefully it goes smoothly and heals fast! My oral surgeon is also a wonderful accomplished young surgeon, so hopefully he will do a good job!
Everyone stay safe this week.
You know you are a senior when your life is enveloped with medical issues. And now with Covid there is not much new going on in our lives. I had my melanoma excised this week. I did a lot of research on Google Scholar about treatment and surprisingly recommendation was 5 mm. margins back in the late 1990.. There was not much research that I could find that was very current, but finally found a recent study and subsequent recommendation to take a minimum of 9 cm. So I was happy when my doctor told me he was taking 1 centimeter margins all around. I am so happy to have chosen this doctor. One day I might get to see his face other than in a picture!! LOL.
This week's medical adventure will be a tooth extraction and bone graph. I considered rescheduling it but after talking to my PCP we decided to just get it done as we suspect it may be contributing to the inflammation in my body. So onward and forward. Hopefully it goes smoothly and heals fast! My oral surgeon is also a wonderful accomplished young surgeon, so hopefully he will do a good job!
Everyone stay safe this week.
September 13, 2020 Sunday
Click below for reports Covid Now Worldometer Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 28,960,976 7% increase over last week Deaths 924,877 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 372 - DEATHS per 100K 12 US: 6,676,601 4% increase over last week Deaths 198,128 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,017 - DEATHS Per 100K 60 CA: Total 759,184 3%increase over last week Deaths 14,333 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,901 - DEATHS Per 100K 36 CT: Total 54,326 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,480. 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,525 - DEATHS per 100K 126 |
FL: Total 661,571 3% increase over last week
Deaths 12,604 7%increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,008 - DEATHS per 100K-57 NY: Total 476,890 1% increase over last week Deaths 33.116 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,453 - DEATHS per 100K 170 NC: Total 183,740 4% increase over last week Deaths 3,047 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,731 - DEATHS per 100K 29 TX: Total 689,048 4% increase over last week Deaths 14,450 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,338 - DEATHS per 100K 49 Palm Beach Cty: 48,873 14% increase / last week Deaths 1,196 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 3,324 - DEATHS per 100K 81 |
Sunday morning thoughts
Sunday 9-13-2020
Covid
Only one RED state. Very encouraging. I think it has taken 6 months of Covid to get rational people to really adopt wearing masks. Of course there is a section of the population who refuse to accept the reality of the pandemic. College kids who think they are invincible and that the rules do not apply to them and most of the people who have gathered for protests and political events. Maybe a side effect of the fires and smoke in the west will force people to wear outside just to be able to breathe.
I see masks for sale everywhere and in general all the stores I have been in require masks and I have not encountered anyone who is not wearing one. But perhaps my view is skewed since I live in an area with an older population. And with age perhaps come some wisdom or at least fear of the effects of getting sick.
I applaud all the workers who have to wear a mask all day. I find it hard to wear it for an hour and can't wait to take it off as soon as I get back to my car.
I lot of articles have been written on how effective different masks are and at this point I think almost any mask you wear is far better than no mask. At least when it comes to protecting me from you. And after all that is really what I care about. I think with the adoption of hand sanitizer, hand washing, masks and social distancing we will have much less flu this year since it is transmitted the same way covid-19 is.
Weather
The fires continue to burn in the west. Here is a video of Pleasanton CA yesterday. I read CA is setting up centers for people to come and be able to breathe better air. Can't imagine how bad it is for anyone with respiratory conditions or how it will impact anyone who contracts Covid. I am just glad I am not there.
Tropical depression Sally passed by yesterday mostly south of us. We had some winds and sprinkles on and off, but no real downpours where we live. Dodged another one!
Hope everyone is staying safe, wearing a mass and social distancing.
Covid
Only one RED state. Very encouraging. I think it has taken 6 months of Covid to get rational people to really adopt wearing masks. Of course there is a section of the population who refuse to accept the reality of the pandemic. College kids who think they are invincible and that the rules do not apply to them and most of the people who have gathered for protests and political events. Maybe a side effect of the fires and smoke in the west will force people to wear outside just to be able to breathe.
I see masks for sale everywhere and in general all the stores I have been in require masks and I have not encountered anyone who is not wearing one. But perhaps my view is skewed since I live in an area with an older population. And with age perhaps come some wisdom or at least fear of the effects of getting sick.
I applaud all the workers who have to wear a mask all day. I find it hard to wear it for an hour and can't wait to take it off as soon as I get back to my car.
I lot of articles have been written on how effective different masks are and at this point I think almost any mask you wear is far better than no mask. At least when it comes to protecting me from you. And after all that is really what I care about. I think with the adoption of hand sanitizer, hand washing, masks and social distancing we will have much less flu this year since it is transmitted the same way covid-19 is.
Weather
The fires continue to burn in the west. Here is a video of Pleasanton CA yesterday. I read CA is setting up centers for people to come and be able to breathe better air. Can't imagine how bad it is for anyone with respiratory conditions or how it will impact anyone who contracts Covid. I am just glad I am not there.
Tropical depression Sally passed by yesterday mostly south of us. We had some winds and sprinkles on and off, but no real downpours where we live. Dodged another one!
Hope everyone is staying safe, wearing a mass and social distancing.
Getting older is not for the faint of heart.
9-10-20
Yesterday when the my doctor called me himself, I knew immediately it was not good news. Usually his pathology nurse calls. Two spots, one is benign and the other is what he called melanoma in-situ. Very early melanoma and the only treatment would be to excise the lesion with ample margins and then continue to watch for any other sites. I guess I am fortunate to have found a great young dermatologist here. He found a prior squamous cell lesion and has be on a 6 month body check. Hopefully his sewing skills will be just as stellar as his observation skills!
Yesterday when the my doctor called me himself, I knew immediately it was not good news. Usually his pathology nurse calls. Two spots, one is benign and the other is what he called melanoma in-situ. Very early melanoma and the only treatment would be to excise the lesion with ample margins and then continue to watch for any other sites. I guess I am fortunate to have found a great young dermatologist here. He found a prior squamous cell lesion and has be on a 6 month body check. Hopefully his sewing skills will be just as stellar as his observation skills!
Fires and Covid and Hurricanes
9-10-20
The second person in our extended family has contracted Covid. My nephew who is living and working in Indiana on a temporary assignment has tested positive. Contracted from someone he works with. So far average typical symptoms. Fingers crossed he will shake it off as easily as my nephew in North Carolina who had it several weeks ago. Now his wife, my niece has someone at her work that tested positive. She was out of town when that person got sick, and so far she has tested negative so praying she dodged exposure. Makes me think our avoiding travel and as much outside contact as possible is still the right course.
In the western part of this country there are so many fires. The pictures of the devastation on TV is incredible. My daughter who is an hour east of San Francisco reports that it is raining ashes at her house and there is an eerie red tinge to the air and smoke. The air quality there is Poor and recommended that people stay inside. At least the heat wave where she lives is over and when I checked this morning it is actually 55 degrees at 4:30AM CA time according to weatherbug.
My nephew who lives in Portland Or, drove to Oakland to visit his brother and on his return trip to Portland he encountered roads closed due to fires and he had to back track take a different route. So an 8 hour trip turned into 14 hours.
Record numbers of named tropical systems a few which have become hurricanes are coming off the coast of Africa this year. Fortunately for the US most of them have or are expected to make a turn North in the Atlantic ocean. Fingers crossed that we get thru the rest of the season without any major storms. All the activity has resulted in lots of scattered showers across Florida. It is so strange to me to drive thru torrential rain for two minutes and find totally dry streets and sunshine in the third minute.
Be safe everyone.
The second person in our extended family has contracted Covid. My nephew who is living and working in Indiana on a temporary assignment has tested positive. Contracted from someone he works with. So far average typical symptoms. Fingers crossed he will shake it off as easily as my nephew in North Carolina who had it several weeks ago. Now his wife, my niece has someone at her work that tested positive. She was out of town when that person got sick, and so far she has tested negative so praying she dodged exposure. Makes me think our avoiding travel and as much outside contact as possible is still the right course.
In the western part of this country there are so many fires. The pictures of the devastation on TV is incredible. My daughter who is an hour east of San Francisco reports that it is raining ashes at her house and there is an eerie red tinge to the air and smoke. The air quality there is Poor and recommended that people stay inside. At least the heat wave where she lives is over and when I checked this morning it is actually 55 degrees at 4:30AM CA time according to weatherbug.
My nephew who lives in Portland Or, drove to Oakland to visit his brother and on his return trip to Portland he encountered roads closed due to fires and he had to back track take a different route. So an 8 hour trip turned into 14 hours.
Record numbers of named tropical systems a few which have become hurricanes are coming off the coast of Africa this year. Fortunately for the US most of them have or are expected to make a turn North in the Atlantic ocean. Fingers crossed that we get thru the rest of the season without any major storms. All the activity has resulted in lots of scattered showers across Florida. It is so strange to me to drive thru torrential rain for two minutes and find totally dry streets and sunshine in the third minute.
Be safe everyone.
September 6, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 27,096,326 8% increase over last week Deaths 884,327 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 348 DEATHS per 100K 11 US: 6,43,103 5% increase over last week Deaths 186,874 3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,943 DEATHS Per 100K 58 CA: Total 736,078 5%increase over last week Deaths 13,708 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,843 DEATHS Per 100K 34 CT: Total 53,365 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,468. 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,498 DEATHS per 100K 125 |
FL: Total 642,867 4% increase over last week
Deaths 11,815 6%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,923 DEATHS per 100K 54 NY: Total 471,267 1% increase over last week Deaths 33.0173 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,424 DEATHS per 100K 170 NC: Total 176,714 7% increase over last week Deaths 2,918 8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,665 DEATHS per 100K 27 TX: Total 665,383 5% increase over last week Deaths 13,696 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,258 DEATHS per 100K 46 Palm Beach Cty: 42,905 3% increase / last week Deaths 1,162 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,918 DEATHS per 100K 79 |
Hello September -Labor Day!
In one more week it will be a whole year since we left Connecticut. An awesome, crazy, busy, scary, lonely, challenging year.
I would never have imagined that it would be this long before we would get to see any of the kids or grandkids. The pandemic has been very scary for us being older and me with asthma and to be honest very depressing on many many days.
It is heartening to see the death rate coming down everywhere, but especially in Florida. When this began the talk about building temporary hospitals and the vision of bodies being stored in refrigerator trucks was pretty overwhelming. Hopefully this downturn of cases and deaths will continue and 2021 will be better.
This week I saw the dermatologist and he biopsied two places that he just wanted to be sure were ok. Should have results in a week or so. He also froze off some spots I didn't like that were mostly old age keratitis! I remember my dad having some huge ones and I don't ever want to have any that size.
Otherwise it was an uneventful hot humid week. We are just about at the peak day of hurricane season which mean we still have half in front of us. Always keeping one eye on the development in the tropics.
I would never have imagined that it would be this long before we would get to see any of the kids or grandkids. The pandemic has been very scary for us being older and me with asthma and to be honest very depressing on many many days.
It is heartening to see the death rate coming down everywhere, but especially in Florida. When this began the talk about building temporary hospitals and the vision of bodies being stored in refrigerator trucks was pretty overwhelming. Hopefully this downturn of cases and deaths will continue and 2021 will be better.
This week I saw the dermatologist and he biopsied two places that he just wanted to be sure were ok. Should have results in a week or so. He also froze off some spots I didn't like that were mostly old age keratitis! I remember my dad having some huge ones and I don't ever want to have any that size.
Otherwise it was an uneventful hot humid week. We are just about at the peak day of hurricane season which mean we still have half in front of us. Always keeping one eye on the development in the tropics.
August 30, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 25,201,165 8% increase over last week Deaths 847,391 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 324 DEATHS per 100K 11 US: 6,140,005 5% increase over last week Deaths 186,874 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,885 DEATHS Per 100K 56 CA: Total 702,049 6%increase over last week Deaths 12,910 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,758 DEATHS Per 100K 32 CT: Total 52,495 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,465 .0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,473 DEATHS per 100K 125 |
FL: Total 619,003 4% increase over last week
Deaths 11,110 8%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,815 DEATHS per 100K 51 NY: Total 464,595 1% increase over last week Deaths 33.012 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,390 DEATHS per 100K 170 NC: Total 154,046 8% increase over last week Deaths 2,545 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,561 DEATHS per 100K 26 TX: Total 635,898 6% increase over last week Deaths 12,788 9% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,158 DEATHS per 100K 43 Palm Beach Cty: 40,387 3% increase over last week Deaths 1,059 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,838 DEATHS per 100K 76 |
Good bye Summer
8-29-20
The local weather station reports that September 1st is the meteorological beginning of Fall. Sept 21st is the astrological and more common beginning of fall. Who knew?
Here is a good explanation from the
National Center for Enviornmental Information.
Hurricane season continues to make 2020 a year to remember. Hurricane Laura brought a lot of devastation and managed to travel through Texas and Louisiana and will find its way across the the country and back out to the Atlantic. Amazing to me the power of these storms. Thankfully it did not come our way. Three more tropical areas in the Atlantic that are being watched and although right now they think only 30 to 40% chance of development into hurricanes you never know. These storms are so totally unpredictable. The peak of the season is around September 9th and according to the local meteorologist there is 75% of the traditional season ahead of us.
Meanwhile it has been very humid here in Florida. Feels like temperature in the 100s every day but when the breeze it is not too bad. Maybe we are just adjusting.
From the it never ends department: I have a back top molar that needs to come out. Although it is not really bothering me, it is deteriorating and the root is very close to the sinus. My CT dentist wanted to take it out but I wanted to wait and now my FL dentist says it is going to impact the adjoining implant so I am ready to do it. he bottom back molar is already missing so it's not like it will change my ability to chew.
So I went for a consultation to a doctor that specializes in implant because I wanted to at least do the bone graft when they took it out so I could do an implant top and bottom if I decided I was missing having those teeth. The front office ladies were dressed to the nines and in spike heels. The doctor met me is a plush office with a massage chair. He said he has dental anxiety so he built his practice to reduce the stress of procedures. He recommended doing the extraction, the bone graft, sinus bump and implant all in in one session and while he was at it he would do the bottom implant as well. IV sedation $7,000 and oh by the way you have to pay upfront.
I called my dentist back and asked for a another referral as I was just uncomfortable doing that much at the same time. They told me the oral surgeon reported to them that I insisted they do all the work at one time. RED FLAG in my opinion.
Yesterday I met with an oral surgeon who by the way looks about 20 but based on his outstanding credentials must be in his late 30's! He was excellent, and felt it was safer for me to do the extractions and bone graft and then come back in 6 months when it was all healed and do implants if I decided I needed those teeth. That is really what I wanted to do in the first place and so I scheduled the procedure and oh by the way, they don't have you pay until the work is done. We will also do it with local anesthesia instead of IV sedation. He also was surprised that the first doctor would have tried to do the implant at the same time. He suspects the root is so close to the sinus and it is probably slowly leaking infection into my system.
School started or starts this week for all the grand kids. Texas and CT kids are going back physically a couple days a week on some odd even every other day but Wednesday schedule and at home the other days. Very confusing and must be a nightmare to manage for parents with kids in different schools and grades. It will be interesting to see how that all plays out. Meanwhile, CA kids are back with remote learning. I hear the process is much better than it was in the spring but they are mostly done by lunch time.
The local weather station reports that September 1st is the meteorological beginning of Fall. Sept 21st is the astrological and more common beginning of fall. Who knew?
Here is a good explanation from the
National Center for Enviornmental Information.
Hurricane season continues to make 2020 a year to remember. Hurricane Laura brought a lot of devastation and managed to travel through Texas and Louisiana and will find its way across the the country and back out to the Atlantic. Amazing to me the power of these storms. Thankfully it did not come our way. Three more tropical areas in the Atlantic that are being watched and although right now they think only 30 to 40% chance of development into hurricanes you never know. These storms are so totally unpredictable. The peak of the season is around September 9th and according to the local meteorologist there is 75% of the traditional season ahead of us.
Meanwhile it has been very humid here in Florida. Feels like temperature in the 100s every day but when the breeze it is not too bad. Maybe we are just adjusting.
From the it never ends department: I have a back top molar that needs to come out. Although it is not really bothering me, it is deteriorating and the root is very close to the sinus. My CT dentist wanted to take it out but I wanted to wait and now my FL dentist says it is going to impact the adjoining implant so I am ready to do it. he bottom back molar is already missing so it's not like it will change my ability to chew.
So I went for a consultation to a doctor that specializes in implant because I wanted to at least do the bone graft when they took it out so I could do an implant top and bottom if I decided I was missing having those teeth. The front office ladies were dressed to the nines and in spike heels. The doctor met me is a plush office with a massage chair. He said he has dental anxiety so he built his practice to reduce the stress of procedures. He recommended doing the extraction, the bone graft, sinus bump and implant all in in one session and while he was at it he would do the bottom implant as well. IV sedation $7,000 and oh by the way you have to pay upfront.
I called my dentist back and asked for a another referral as I was just uncomfortable doing that much at the same time. They told me the oral surgeon reported to them that I insisted they do all the work at one time. RED FLAG in my opinion.
Yesterday I met with an oral surgeon who by the way looks about 20 but based on his outstanding credentials must be in his late 30's! He was excellent, and felt it was safer for me to do the extractions and bone graft and then come back in 6 months when it was all healed and do implants if I decided I needed those teeth. That is really what I wanted to do in the first place and so I scheduled the procedure and oh by the way, they don't have you pay until the work is done. We will also do it with local anesthesia instead of IV sedation. He also was surprised that the first doctor would have tried to do the implant at the same time. He suspects the root is so close to the sinus and it is probably slowly leaking infection into my system.
School started or starts this week for all the grand kids. Texas and CT kids are going back physically a couple days a week on some odd even every other day but Wednesday schedule and at home the other days. Very confusing and must be a nightmare to manage for parents with kids in different schools and grades. It will be interesting to see how that all plays out. Meanwhile, CA kids are back with remote learning. I hear the process is much better than it was in the spring but they are mostly done by lunch time.
Pen Pals
Someone on Next Door Forum posted that her mom would love to have a pen pal along with all the other people in her community. Isolation and not being able to see outside visitors has been very depressing for them. I wrote a little short letter to her and to a random person in her community. Turns out they are just on the other side of the intercostal from me. So I won't be an exotic far away pen pal but it might be fun. I tried writing to my grandkids but I don't think this is a pen an paper generation. Although I have to admit they are all so great at sending paper thank you notes on their birthdays and Christmas. So my daughters have done an awesome job teaching how to express gratitude.
I have been going to therapy for the last week and a half and working on strengthening my leg and improving my balance. Doing a lot of foot and ankle exercises and amazed at how stiff they are, especially the left foot with the ragged tendon that needs to be fixed. It is on my repair list but 6 to 8 weeks totally off my foot has been hard to imagine and especially in hurricane season.
I have been going to therapy for the last week and a half and working on strengthening my leg and improving my balance. Doing a lot of foot and ankle exercises and amazed at how stiff they are, especially the left foot with the ragged tendon that needs to be fixed. It is on my repair list but 6 to 8 weeks totally off my foot has been hard to imagine and especially in hurricane season.
August 23, 2020 Saturday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 23,407,33432 9% increase over last week Deaths 809,094 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 301 DEATHS per 100K 10 US: 5.842,062 7% increase over last week Deaths 180,1915 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,765 DEATHS Per 100K 54 CA: Total 664,959 8%increase over last week Deaths 12,139 8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,665 DEATHS Per 100K 30 CT: Total 51,519 1% increase over last week Deaths 4,460 .0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,446 DEATHS per 100K 125 |
FL: Total 597,597 6% increase over last week
Deaths 10,282 12%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,717 DEATHS per 100K 47 NY: Total 459,797 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,950 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,365 DEATHS per 100K 169 NC: Total 154,046 8% increase over last week Deaths 2,545 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,452 DEATHS per 100K 24 TX: Total 699,698 9% increase over last week Deaths 11,722 20% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,038 DEATHS per 100K 40 Palm Beach Cty: 40,387 5% increase over last week Deaths 1,059 9% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,747 DEATHS per 100K 72 |
Hurricane Season
We dodged two more hurricanes as Laura and Marco have gone south and west into the gulf. The weather people must love this time of year as they get a lot of time on the news casts to predict what they think will happen with the weather in the tropics and how it will impact us. I don't think they are ever right but they do like to sensationalize it. I guess like all weather people. Last week the TV meteorologist said it would rain in the morning. Richard went off to play golf in case they were wrong and he never had a drop of rain. Go figure.
We will get some wind and rainy weather this week as the effects draw more moisture into our already saturated air. The weather the past week has been hot but not 100 degree hot like other parts of the country but what we lack in heat we make up in humidity. Totally tropical. But mornings are fine to be outside and walk or go to the pool and Richard continues to play golf 4 days a week. The beach has been pretty hot with August sun so intense. Unless there is a good on shore wind it is not that nice sitting on the beach. But I guess summer is the time to do indoor stuff and then we have the rest of the year to enjoy the great outdoors.
Fires in California are really scary. Jenn reports that she is safe and not in any imminent danger from the fires. The air quality is not bad either unless you have some underlying heath issue. Prayers for all those people in the middle of the inferno. Hard to imagine how bad that would be.
We will get some wind and rainy weather this week as the effects draw more moisture into our already saturated air. The weather the past week has been hot but not 100 degree hot like other parts of the country but what we lack in heat we make up in humidity. Totally tropical. But mornings are fine to be outside and walk or go to the pool and Richard continues to play golf 4 days a week. The beach has been pretty hot with August sun so intense. Unless there is a good on shore wind it is not that nice sitting on the beach. But I guess summer is the time to do indoor stuff and then we have the rest of the year to enjoy the great outdoors.
Fires in California are really scary. Jenn reports that she is safe and not in any imminent danger from the fires. The air quality is not bad either unless you have some underlying heath issue. Prayers for all those people in the middle of the inferno. Hard to imagine how bad that would be.
August 15, 2020 Saturday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 21,382,332 8% increase over last week Deaths 763,999 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 275 DEATHS per 100K 10 US: 5.476,266 6% increase over last week Deaths 171,535 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,654 DEATHS Per 100K 52 CA: Total 613,000 10%increase over last week Deaths 11,198 9% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,535 DEATHS Per 100K 28 CT: Total 50,897 1% increase over last week Deaths 4,453 .0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,428 DEATHS per 100K 125 |
FL: Total 563,285 7% increase over last week
Deaths 9,146 13%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,561 DEATHS per 100K 42 NY: Total 454,148 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,895 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,336 DEATHS per 100K 169 NC: Total 142,170 5% increase over last week Deaths 2,321 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,340 DEATHS per 100K 22 TX: Total 548,911 9% increase over last week Deaths 9,736 14% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,892 DEATHS per 100K 33 Palm Beach Cty: 38,575 5% increase over last week Deaths 976 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,624 DEATHS per 100K 66 |
this and that
Today is Saturday and so I am a day early in posting numbers this week. I was up early and since I didn't get a chance last Sunday, I thought I would do it today.
The last two weeks we found a new dentist and both had cleanings. I am going next week to have a crown replaced that has broken porcelain. We thought when we moved here we would head back to our beloved CT dentist for cleanings but the pandemic has dashed hopes of travel anytime soon so we had to take a plunge on a new dentist.
I saw the orthopedist today because my hip has been bothering me a lot when I go for long walks. I have been swimming in the pool instead of walking due to both my hip and the heat but would like to get back to walking. I just have to go out early while it is still relatively cool. Anyway, after looking at x-rays I am happy to report I have great hips with minimal arthritis. Probably the only joint without arthritis and he affirmed what I thought was the problem.. Bursitis is the problem of course. I had it flare a few years ago and hopefully the cortisone shot I got yesterday will be as successful as last time. I am also going to see a therapist next week to see what I can do to strengthen that hip. I notice that it is easy to go up steps with my left leg but a bit more difficult with with the right. Need to restore that balance.
When I got home, I spent time cleaning our fountain. It is old and had a lot of crevices and I wanted to scrub the places where there was some mold growing. I had on new flip flops that got wet with the water and bleach. When I finished I went into the garage with the empty bleach bottle and when I stepped on the lip of the concrete my foot slipped in the flip flop and down I went onto the floor. The good news is I have strong hips. The bad news is that my thin skin on my arm took the brunt of the damage as my arm scraped against the big tool chest. So a swollen finger and three big skin tears on my arm seemed like a pretty good outcome to what could have been a lot worse. I put pressure and ice on my arm and wrapped it up with a long scarf to hold it in place, put my feet up and sat and watched some TV to let the adrenaline dissipate from my body. So now I guess I won't be in the pool for a few weeks while my arm heals. Sigh. It's always something. But hopefully now I will start walking again!!
The last two weeks we found a new dentist and both had cleanings. I am going next week to have a crown replaced that has broken porcelain. We thought when we moved here we would head back to our beloved CT dentist for cleanings but the pandemic has dashed hopes of travel anytime soon so we had to take a plunge on a new dentist.
I saw the orthopedist today because my hip has been bothering me a lot when I go for long walks. I have been swimming in the pool instead of walking due to both my hip and the heat but would like to get back to walking. I just have to go out early while it is still relatively cool. Anyway, after looking at x-rays I am happy to report I have great hips with minimal arthritis. Probably the only joint without arthritis and he affirmed what I thought was the problem.. Bursitis is the problem of course. I had it flare a few years ago and hopefully the cortisone shot I got yesterday will be as successful as last time. I am also going to see a therapist next week to see what I can do to strengthen that hip. I notice that it is easy to go up steps with my left leg but a bit more difficult with with the right. Need to restore that balance.
When I got home, I spent time cleaning our fountain. It is old and had a lot of crevices and I wanted to scrub the places where there was some mold growing. I had on new flip flops that got wet with the water and bleach. When I finished I went into the garage with the empty bleach bottle and when I stepped on the lip of the concrete my foot slipped in the flip flop and down I went onto the floor. The good news is I have strong hips. The bad news is that my thin skin on my arm took the brunt of the damage as my arm scraped against the big tool chest. So a swollen finger and three big skin tears on my arm seemed like a pretty good outcome to what could have been a lot worse. I put pressure and ice on my arm and wrapped it up with a long scarf to hold it in place, put my feet up and sat and watched some TV to let the adrenaline dissipate from my body. So now I guess I won't be in the pool for a few weeks while my arm heals. Sigh. It's always something. But hopefully now I will start walking again!!
Weather
I am happy to report all family has power from the hurricane restored.
I watched Hurricane/ Tropical Storm Isias continue it's journey up the east coast wreaking havoc in the northeast. It was so surprising after we totally missed it's wrath only to see it rip through CT and other norther states. Most of my CT family lost power or if they had power they had not internet or cable. Trees down everywhere. I don't think anyone expected the fury it would unleash.
We are halfway thruough hurricane season here in Florida although the worst storms typically some in the second half of the season. Josaphine formed out in the atlantic but will move away and stay away from the US. And now Kyle has just formed but again it is heading east across the atlantic with Azores possibly in the cone of uncertainty. This is the earliest that a K named hurricane has formed. And now there are 4 potential storms brewing out in the Atlantic close to Africa.
Meanwhile our weather has been moderate temperature for summer, mostly in the low 90s, scattered thunderstorms almost every afternoon. Wouldn't be bad except for the 75 to 80 percent dew point which makes the feel like temp over 100 most days. I guess summer in Florida is the reverse of New England winter when it comes to not optimal weather. But I don't ever have to wear a coat, the sun shines almost every day and I can still go to the pool or beach every day. And Richard plays golf 4 days a week, sometimes playing 36 holes, but he does not mind the heat. I don't mind the heat, I just don't like the sweating!
My daughter in Pleasanton, CA reported last evening that it was 108 degrees at 6:00PM on Friday night. And the news says 119 degrees in Phoenix. AC systems typically are designed to reduce the temperature between outside and inside by about 20 degrees so even inside it will be a struggle to keep a comfortable temperature. Not to mention what all this heat will do the the Electric bill for all those people, many who do not have jobs. It must be so overwhelming to cope with life right now.
In person school or distance learning
Going back to school is such a dilemma for many people this year. Do you risk in person class or try to struggle with kids at home trying to learn. Some schools are giving parents a choice and I don't envy everyone who has to make that decision. The uncertainty must be so stressfull for all my family making decisions about sending kids to school or going back as the teacher.
It was be intersting to watch to see if schools can manage to stay open. So far I have read of some that closed and sent some kids home after on in the class had symptoms. The problem I see is that kids are always having some kind of symptoms. Runny nose could be allergy, a cold, flu, or Covid. Without any rapid testing how can you manage that. Fever could be virus, or measles or flu or maybe even stress, or Covid.
And all those kids at home, staring at screens all day and parent who need to work from home and supervise and help them learn all at the same time. And all those homes who don't have multible computers for each of the kids so you end up with kids trying to zoom on a tiny phone. I just can't even imagine the stress that familes are under these days and my heart goes out to all those familes, and kids and especially the teachers who are also in uncharted territory.
It was be intersting to watch to see if schools can manage to stay open. So far I have read of some that closed and sent some kids home after on in the class had symptoms. The problem I see is that kids are always having some kind of symptoms. Runny nose could be allergy, a cold, flu, or Covid. Without any rapid testing how can you manage that. Fever could be virus, or measles or flu or maybe even stress, or Covid.
And all those kids at home, staring at screens all day and parent who need to work from home and supervise and help them learn all at the same time. And all those homes who don't have multible computers for each of the kids so you end up with kids trying to zoom on a tiny phone. I just can't even imagine the stress that familes are under these days and my heart goes out to all those familes, and kids and especially the teachers who are also in uncharted territory.
August 9, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 19,836.145 10% increase over last week Deaths 730,256 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 255 DEATHS per 100K 9 US: 5.150.879 8% increase over last week Deaths 165,088 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,556 DEATHS Per 100K 50 CA: Total 556,185 9%increase over last week Deaths 10313 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,329 DEATHS Per 100K 26 CT: Total 50,320 1% increase over last week Deaths 4,441 .0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,412 DEATHS per 100K 125 |
FL: Total 526,577 10% increase over last week
Deaths 8,109 15%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,394 DEATHS per 100K 37 NY: Total 449,828 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,831 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,314 DEATHS per 100K 169 NC: Total 135,052 9% increase over last week Deaths 2,183 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,273 DEATHS per 100K 21 TX: Total 504,298 12% increase over last week Deaths 8,510 17% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,711 DEATHS per 100K 29 Palm Beach Cty: 36,600 8% increase over last week Deaths 829 12% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,489 DEATHS per 100K 63 |
August 2, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 18,052,156 11% increase over last week Deaths 689,497 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 232 DEATHS per 100K 9 US: 4,765,155 10% increase over last week Deaths 149,400 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,440 DEATHS Per 100K 48 CA: Total 509,291 12%increase over last week Deaths 8,429 11% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,275 DEATHS Per 100K 23 CT: Total 49,810 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,432 .4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,398 DEATHS per 100K 124 |
FL: Total 480,028 16% increase over last week
Deaths 7022 22%increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,183 DEATHS per 100K 32 NY: Total 444,388 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,773 .3% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,260 DEATHS per 100K 168 NC: Total 123,878 11% increase over last week Deaths 1,985 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,167 DEATHS per 100K 19 TX: Total 449,746 14% increase over last week Deaths 5.069 43% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,526 DEATHS per 100K 25 Palm Beach Cty: 33,854 14% increase over last week Deaths 833 11% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,302 DEATHS per 100K 57 |
Tropical Storm Isaias Sunday August 2, 2020
Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm last night and never regained hurricane strength. It stayed 40 or so miles off shore as it passed by South Florida so being on the Western side of the storm we have not had much impact. Only minimal rain and winds around 10 to 20 with a few gusts up to 40 miles an hour. Surf is high but people are out there kite surfing this morning and lots of people walking on the beach. Will be cloudy and breezy for the rest of the afternoon today and then should start to clear.
So a sigh of relief that we dodged the impact of this storm. It is forecast to head up the coast and maybe make landfall in the Carolina's and then heading up to New England. It is almost a letdown after all the hype and non stop coverage on TV! But I am sure that this is just a dry run for the real deal that will surely impact us as we continue in hurricane season.
I guess we can go back to worrying about the Pandemic now, although I have to admit it has been a nice break not to hear about it all weekend!
So a sigh of relief that we dodged the impact of this storm. It is forecast to head up the coast and maybe make landfall in the Carolina's and then heading up to New England. It is almost a letdown after all the hype and non stop coverage on TV! But I am sure that this is just a dry run for the real deal that will surely impact us as we continue in hurricane season.
I guess we can go back to worrying about the Pandemic now, although I have to admit it has been a nice break not to hear about it all weekend!
Hurricane Isaias Saturday August 1, 2020
Saturday morning and the current thinking is that the storm will stay off shore and not make actual landfall. That means the winds will be more tropical storm level as well as the rain. But it has slowed down and depending on how much wobble there is in the storm, it could move closer to shore very easily. Like most hurricanes, it will develop in its own time. What was expected to be here this morning is now expected later today. We are safe and secure and will Shelter in Place. Stay tuned. Update later today or in the morning.
The day ended up mostly sunny with bands of clouds. Rain showers interspersed. By 8 or 9PM there was more wind and rain but it will be very early morning before we start to see much of the storm off shore. It appears to be slowing still and on track to kiss the coast.
Hurricane Isaias Friday July 31, 2020
In the middle of the pandemic the inevitable hurricane is on it's way. Well, it is Florida, so to be expected. This is our first storm since living here, so not exactly sure what to expect. The Tropical Storm Warning has upgraded to a Hurricane Warning as of 5 PM today Friday, July 31st. We were not too concerned about a tropical storm. Our courtyard is pretty protected and we were just going to bring in the lighter items. But when it changed to a Hurricane warning even at CAT 1, we cleared everything off the courtyard thinking we would err on the side of over preparation rather than rushing around if the storm suddenly upgrades to a worse storm.
We organized the garage so we were able to put both cars in for the first time since we got here. It is a tight fit but there is just enough room to get in the door to the house. So our cars are safe from the wind sending palm fronds or other items crashing into the cars.
We organized the garage so we were able to put both cars in for the first time since we got here. It is a tight fit but there is just enough room to get in the door to the house. So our cars are safe from the wind sending palm fronds or other items crashing into the cars.
July 26, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 16,235,924 12% increase over last week Deaths 649,153 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 209 DEATHS per 100K 8 US: 4,315,926 13% increase over last week Deaths 149,400 5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,304 DEATHS Per 100K 45 CA: Total 453,121 18% increase over last week Deaths 8,429 9% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,135 DEATHS Per 100K 21 CT: Total 48,776 2% increase over last week Deaths 4,413 .4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,369 DEATHS per 100K 124 |
FL: Total 414,511 23% increase over last week
Deaths 5,778 18% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,885 DEATHS per 100K 24 NY: Total 439,280 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,679 .4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,260 DEATHS per 100K 168 NC: Total 111,299 19% increase over last week Deaths 1,803 27% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,049 DEATHS per 100K 17 TX: Total 393,683 19% increase over last week Deaths 5.069 27% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,336 DEATHS per 100K 17 Palm Beach Cty: 29,707 19% increase over last week Deaths 752 13% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,020 DEATHS per 100K 51 |
Greetings. July is fast coming to a close. Covid numbers continue to surge especially in Florida especially as more testing is done. I am hoping people will start to realize that wearing a mask does make a difference but based on some of the news reports, not sure the selfish will ever adopt them. They are the same people who throw gloves and disposable masks on the ground instead of in a trash can. The same ones that are trashing the national parks and every public beach and facility. When I took some classes at UConn a few years ago I was horrified at how filthy the women's restroom was. Toilet paper and paper towels strewn on the floor, water on the sinks. I thought at the time it was a bunch of entitled teenagers but as I see the behavior of people of all ages I realize we have become a world where we think someone else and the government will pick up after us or take care of stuff. So many people refuse to take responsibility for the world around them. Ok. that was my rant for the day.
I am really missing getting out and going to church or the movies or just roaming around the mall. The isolation is wearing thin and I am sure I am not alone. And maybe even worse is the expectation that this will not end for a long time. Every trip out of the house is both exciting and anxiety producing.
Hope everyone stays healthy.
I am really missing getting out and going to church or the movies or just roaming around the mall. The isolation is wearing thin and I am sure I am not alone. And maybe even worse is the expectation that this will not end for a long time. Every trip out of the house is both exciting and anxiety producing.
Hope everyone stays healthy.
July 19, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 14,454,023 12% increase over last week Deaths 605,619 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 186 DEATHS per 100K 8 US: 3,833,716 14% increase over last week Deaths 142,881 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1.158 DEATHS Per 100K 43 CA: Total 382,968 20% increase over last week Deaths 7,026 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 959 DEATHS Per 100K 19 CT: Total 47,893 1% increase over last week Deaths 4,348 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,344 DEATHS per 100K 123 |
FL: Total 357,569 33% increase over last week
Deaths 4,898 17% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,535 DEATHS per 100K 22 NY: Total 433,314 2% increase over last week Deaths 32,552 .5% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,229 DEATHS per 100K 167 NC: Total 97,958 17% increase over last week Deaths 1,523 8% increase over last week Infected per 100K 923 DEATHS per 100K 16 TX: Total 330,501 26% increase over last week Deaths 3,228 12% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,121 DEATHS per 100K 14 Palm Beach Cty: Total 25,045 32% increase over last week Deaths 666 13% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,703 DEATHS per 100K 45 |
I am a little late commenting on this weeks numbers. Florida continues to be a HOT SPOT. So much for summer heat killing the virus. People here spend a lot of time on the beach not social distancing I think. Interesting observation is that despite the high number of infections, so far our deaths per 100K remains relatively low. We have been very proactive in protecting the seniors and I guess time will tell if the recent surge will also be a death toll surge.
Palm Beach County is also a super hot spot with an even higher death rate than Florida in general which is why they have chosen Palm Beach County as the a place for vaccine trial!
As for me, I am still mostly isolating with an occasional trip to the store. It is really hard to to have any interaction. I really thought by now I would have had the opportunity to be involved in the local community and church. And the prospect of that not happening anytime in the foreseeable future and no real expectation of travel to see kids and family is sometimes pretty overwhelming.
My siblings Zoom every Sunday morning and that has been a lifesaver for me. Not that we have too much exciting going on in our lives, it is still nice to see everyone every week and just touch base with them.
Stay safe everyone. more next week.
Palm Beach County is also a super hot spot with an even higher death rate than Florida in general which is why they have chosen Palm Beach County as the a place for vaccine trial!
As for me, I am still mostly isolating with an occasional trip to the store. It is really hard to to have any interaction. I really thought by now I would have had the opportunity to be involved in the local community and church. And the prospect of that not happening anytime in the foreseeable future and no real expectation of travel to see kids and family is sometimes pretty overwhelming.
My siblings Zoom every Sunday morning and that has been a lifesaver for me. Not that we have too much exciting going on in our lives, it is still nice to see everyone every week and just touch base with them.
Stay safe everyone. more next week.
July 12, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 12,863,724 13% increase over last week Deaths 569,052 6% increase over last week Infected per 100K 165 DEATHS per 100K 7 US: 3,355,781 14% increase over last week Deaths 137,403 4% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1.014 DEATHS Per 100K 42 CA: Total 319,985 25% increase over last week Deaths 7,026 11% increase over last week Infected per 100K 801 DEATHS Per 100K 18 CT: Total 47,297 1% increase over last week Deaths 4,348 0% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,327 DEATHS per 100K 122 |
FL: Total 254,511 34% increase over last week
Deaths 4,197 13% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,157 DEATHS per 100K 19 NY: Total 426,807 1% increase over last week Deaths 32,393 1% increase over last week Infected per 100K 2,195 DEATHS per 100K 167 NC: Total 83,820 17% increase over last week Deaths 1,523 7% increase over last week Infected per 100K 790 DEATHS per 100K 14 TX: Total 259,465 33% increase over last week Deaths 3,228 22% increase over last week Infected per 100K 880 DEATHS per 100K 11 Palm Beach Cty: Total 19,847 23% increase over last week Deaths 594 10% increase over last week Infected per 100K 1,350 DEATHS per 100K 40 |
WOW. What a week for Covid. The states that were hot spots seem to have it under control and then there is the rest of the country especially CA, FL, TX AZ and some of the other southern states. Seems like cases there are raging and it seems to be the younger folks that are testing positive and starting to be part of the death toll. What will it look like in a week or two from now. And is it really from more testing. Wonder how many people were sick at home and never got tested early on when there was limited access to testing unless you were in the hospital. Either way, it is pretty scary and depressing at the same time. Depressing in that the end is nowhere in sight.
Seems like most people are venturing out to restaurants and other places. The parking lots seem full and the traffic is as heavy as ever. I did go and get my hair cut and colored but my salon is pretty spacious and usually pretty empty in the summer when the snow birds are not here.
The new scam is criminals calling as contact tracers and asking for information. They had a piece on TV where the reporter was pretending to be the contact tracer and called some of the family of his co anchor. Some hung up on him, some refused to give info but several shared social and address and date of birth with no hesitation. So BEWARE if you get a call. Don't give them any personal information. Sadly it will make it harder for real contact tracers to be effective.
I did a Zoom call with my CT grandkids this week. It was so great to see their faces. They were going to visit me this year but now I don't know when it will be safe for any of us to travel.
Weather continues to be unseasonable hot. Tropical activity is picking up and is way ahead of other years. The real hurricane season does not normally pick up till August and September. Hope they don't run out of names!!
Nothing much else to report. Hope everyone stays healthy. Wear your mask!
Seems like most people are venturing out to restaurants and other places. The parking lots seem full and the traffic is as heavy as ever. I did go and get my hair cut and colored but my salon is pretty spacious and usually pretty empty in the summer when the snow birds are not here.
The new scam is criminals calling as contact tracers and asking for information. They had a piece on TV where the reporter was pretending to be the contact tracer and called some of the family of his co anchor. Some hung up on him, some refused to give info but several shared social and address and date of birth with no hesitation. So BEWARE if you get a call. Don't give them any personal information. Sadly it will make it harder for real contact tracers to be effective.
I did a Zoom call with my CT grandkids this week. It was so great to see their faces. They were going to visit me this year but now I don't know when it will be safe for any of us to travel.
Weather continues to be unseasonable hot. Tropical activity is picking up and is way ahead of other years. The real hurricane season does not normally pick up till August and September. Hope they don't run out of names!!
Nothing much else to report. Hope everyone stays healthy. Wear your mask!
Happy 4th of July!!
July 5, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 11,410,447 Deaths 534,164 Infected per 100K 147 DEATHS per 100K 7 US: 2,936,122 Deaths 132,335 Infected per 100K 887 DEATHS Per 100K 40 CA: Total 255,970 Deaths 6,331 Infected per 100K 641 DEATHS Per 100K 16 Connecticut: Total 46,717 Deaths 4,335 Infected per 100K 1,311 DEATHS per 100K 122 |
Florida: Total 190,052
Deaths 3703 Infected per 100K 864 DEATHS per 100K 17 NY: Total 421,637 Deaths 32,215 Infected per 100K 2,169 DEATHS per 100K 166 NC: Total 71,654 Deaths 1,420 Infected per 100K 675 DEATHS per 100K 13 Texas: Total 195,769 Deaths 2,648 Infected per 100K 664 DEATHS per 100K 9 Palm Beach Cty: Total 16,149 Deaths 541 Infected per 100K 1,099 DEATHS per 100K 37 |
We splurged for the 4th and got take out from Cafe Solé. Otherwise it was a pretty quiet weekend doing much the same as we do every weekend. A lot of nothing
In Florida you are allowed to shoot off fireworks on the 4th. So we heard a lot of them but don't know who was setting them off. We are on the intercoastal so I am guessing people were doing it from docks or their boats maybe.
Weather has been unseasonably hot and humid. More like August weather according to the report. It is still nice in the community pool in the mornings and the water is chilled a bit to keep it from getting like a bath tub.
Florid and Palm Beach county numbers surged here this this week as they did in Texas and California. I guess the safe place to be now is CT and NY! Florida death rate is still only 17 per 100K although Palm Beach County is up to 37! Which is still no where near CT at 122 per 100K or NY at 166 per 100K. And the median age for positive tests is now in the mid 30s around here and apparently they don't die from it as much as the over 75 crowd. And I think the seniors are all hunkered down like us.
Frankly I am getting tired of all the isolation and really want to get on with my life in the community. Wonder when that will ever be possible and when we will feel safe to travel or have family travel to us. But for now I keep the goal in mind to still be alive when it is safe again.
Be well and safe everyone.
In Florida you are allowed to shoot off fireworks on the 4th. So we heard a lot of them but don't know who was setting them off. We are on the intercoastal so I am guessing people were doing it from docks or their boats maybe.
Weather has been unseasonably hot and humid. More like August weather according to the report. It is still nice in the community pool in the mornings and the water is chilled a bit to keep it from getting like a bath tub.
Florid and Palm Beach county numbers surged here this this week as they did in Texas and California. I guess the safe place to be now is CT and NY! Florida death rate is still only 17 per 100K although Palm Beach County is up to 37! Which is still no where near CT at 122 per 100K or NY at 166 per 100K. And the median age for positive tests is now in the mid 30s around here and apparently they don't die from it as much as the over 75 crowd. And I think the seniors are all hunkered down like us.
Frankly I am getting tired of all the isolation and really want to get on with my life in the community. Wonder when that will ever be possible and when we will feel safe to travel or have family travel to us. But for now I keep the goal in mind to still be alive when it is safe again.
Be well and safe everyone.
June 28, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 10,118,952 Deaths 501,960 Infected per 100K 130 DEATHS per 100K 6 US: 2,596,771 Deaths 128,152 Infected per 100K 785 DEATHS Per 100K 39 CA: Total 210,849 Deaths 5,904 Infected per 100K 530 DEATHS Per 100K 15 Connecticut: Total 46,206 Deaths 4,311 Infected per 100K 1,297 DEATHS per 100K 121 |
Florida: Total 132,545
Deaths 3,392 Infected per 100K 612 DEATHS per 100K 16 NY: Total 416,018 Deaths 31,454 Infected per 100K 2,140 DEATHS per 100K 162 NC: Total 60,621 Deaths 1,353 Infected per 100K 577 DEATHS per 100K 13 Texas: Total 148,845 Deaths 2,406 Infected per 100K 378 DEATHS per 100K 7 Palm Beach Cty: Total 12,928 Deaths 492 Infected per 100K 879 DEATHS per 100K 33 |
Another Week in Pandemicville
Florida had a huge jump in cases this week, as did California and Texas. All in the high Thirty thousand range But there did not seem to be a huge increase in deaths. I guess we will have to wait a few weeks to see if all the new cases were mild or if they actually end up critical. Palm Beach County had more than their share of new cases. Luckily we live in a little bubble of an area with less increase of cases. But the place we live and shop is not in a larger metro area.
I have been working out in the pool every day. I like it best when no one else is there. But at most there is never more than one other person early in the morning. It is too hot and the sun too intense to go later in the day. One day the pool was really warm and I guess the chiller was not working. Who knew they had a chiller! But I guess it makes sense, otherwise the water would get really hot as the summer wears on.
I did go to the beach this week with my new umbrella and had a lovely time soaking up a bit of sun and a lot of ocean sound and smell and breeze.
I have done a little sewing this week, read a good book and not really sure what happened to the rest of the time. Cooking, cleaning, shopping and a little surfing the web seems to keep me busy.
Weather has been moderately hot in the high 80s and low 90s but the humidity has been pretty high. Pretty typical Florida weather. I have not seen much evidence of the dust layer that is spreading around. A little hazy one day and it did impact my asthma a bit, but air quality has been mostly in the excellent range.
Richard still golfing but since it is summer there are very few people on the course and he often plays by himself which is the best way to practice.
That is about all I have to report. Be well everyone.
I have been working out in the pool every day. I like it best when no one else is there. But at most there is never more than one other person early in the morning. It is too hot and the sun too intense to go later in the day. One day the pool was really warm and I guess the chiller was not working. Who knew they had a chiller! But I guess it makes sense, otherwise the water would get really hot as the summer wears on.
I did go to the beach this week with my new umbrella and had a lovely time soaking up a bit of sun and a lot of ocean sound and smell and breeze.
I have done a little sewing this week, read a good book and not really sure what happened to the rest of the time. Cooking, cleaning, shopping and a little surfing the web seems to keep me busy.
Weather has been moderately hot in the high 80s and low 90s but the humidity has been pretty high. Pretty typical Florida weather. I have not seen much evidence of the dust layer that is spreading around. A little hazy one day and it did impact my asthma a bit, but air quality has been mostly in the excellent range.
Richard still golfing but since it is summer there are very few people on the course and he often plays by himself which is the best way to practice.
That is about all I have to report. Be well everyone.
June 21, 2020 Sunday
Click here for Covid Now Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 8,945,774 Deaths 467,306 Infected per 100K 115 DEATHS per 100K 6 US: 2,330,769 Deaths 121,983 Infected per 100K 704 DEATHS Per 100K 37 CA: Total 174,978 Deaths 5,494 Infected per 100K 440 DEATHS Per 100K 14 Connecticut: Total 45,715 Deaths 4,251 Infected per 100K 1,283 DEATHS per 100K 119 |
Florida: Total 93,797
Deaths 3,147 Infected per 100K 433 DEATHS per 100K 15 NY: Total 410,434 Deaths 31,174 Infected per 100K 2,111 DEATHS per 100K 160 NC: Total 51,613 Deaths 1,269 Infected per 100K 492 DEATHS per 100K 12 Texas: Total 111,408 Deaths 2,193 Infected per 100K 378 DEATHS per 100K 7 Palm Beach Cty: Total 10,506 Deaths 468 Infected per 100K 714 DEATHS per 100K 32 |
Broken Record.....
Although I have stopped watching the numbers every day, it is hard to ignore the news reports of ever increasing numbers. It seems like Florida and our county, Palm Beach have had more than their share of new cases and yet, still no mandate to wear masks in public. What part of contagious do the county commissioners and the governor not understand. If you are out in public around other people please protect all those people from your potential to be contagious.
New DATA Site that reports the numbers by State or by County. Worth a look! CovidActNow.org
I have been spending a lot of mornings at our community pool which I found out is a salt water pool. I didn't realize that a salt water pool does not taste salty! But it is really easy on your skin and hair compared to chlorine.
I finally bought a beach umbrella yesterday so hopefully the weather will be ok for the beach this week. Temps have been in the high 80's and low 90's with a feels like in the 100's. Showers and summer are Florida weather. Some how it does not feel as oppresive as the hot and humid in CT. Maybe because there is usually some air movement as storms blow through. And since I don't have yard work to do, I can stay in when it is too hot in the afternoon!!.
HAPPY FATHER'S day to my wonderful sons in law, Kyle, Jim and Josh. And to my brother and brothers in law, Peter, Joe, Ted and Michael. And to my husband Richard who is step father to my girls! And to my dad who would have been 100 this Fathers day.
Have. a great week and stay healthy.
New DATA Site that reports the numbers by State or by County. Worth a look! CovidActNow.org
I have been spending a lot of mornings at our community pool which I found out is a salt water pool. I didn't realize that a salt water pool does not taste salty! But it is really easy on your skin and hair compared to chlorine.
I finally bought a beach umbrella yesterday so hopefully the weather will be ok for the beach this week. Temps have been in the high 80's and low 90's with a feels like in the 100's. Showers and summer are Florida weather. Some how it does not feel as oppresive as the hot and humid in CT. Maybe because there is usually some air movement as storms blow through. And since I don't have yard work to do, I can stay in when it is too hot in the afternoon!!.
HAPPY FATHER'S day to my wonderful sons in law, Kyle, Jim and Josh. And to my brother and brothers in law, Peter, Joe, Ted and Michael. And to my husband Richard who is step father to my girls! And to my dad who would have been 100 this Fathers day.
Have. a great week and stay healthy.
June 14, 2020 Sunday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 7,895,241 Deaths 432,876 Infected per 100K 101.5 DEATHS per 100K 6 US: 2,142,224 Deaths 117,527 Infected per 100K 647 DEATHS Per 100K 36 CA: Total 150,267 Deaths 5,062 Infected per 100K 378 DEATHS Per 100K 13 Connecticut: Total 44,944 Deaths 4,186 Infected per 100K 1,261 DEATHS per 100K 117 |
Florida: Total 73,596
Deaths 2,928 Infected per 100K 340 DEATHS per 100K 14 NY: Total 403,809 Deaths 30,874 Infected per 100K 2,077 DEATHS per 100K 159 NC: Total 42,44 Deaths 1,127 Infected per 100K 408 DEATHS per 100K 11 Texas: Total 87,903 Deaths 1,989 Infected per 100K 298 DEATHS per 100K 7 Palm Beach Cty: Total 8,442 Deaths 425 Infected per 100K 574 DEATHS per 100K 29 |
And the numbers keep rising
I think everyone is getting numb to the pandemic as states start to open up and as other events take focus off the continued increase in cases and deaths. Phase two openings are just around the corner for us in Palm Beach County despite increasing cases. Deaths do not seem to be rising at the rate of the cases, so maybe that is a good sign. Maybe we are better at treating this virus. Encouraging news that they are making progress on a vaccine. Parents are voting to send kids back to school in the fall and get life back to some new sense of normal. Parking lots are full as all the stores and restaurants are opening. Around here almost everyone seems to be wearing a mask so that is a good sign.
The protests and endless riots are sure to spread the virus in the coming weeks. The killing and vilolence is still so senseless to me and counterproductive to gaining status and support for change. How does burning down a Wendy's or any other business gain support from the masses of the voting public. Sustained peaceful protest seems to be difficult to sustain.
I honestly don't know what the answer is. I am sickened by the senseless killing that is rampant in this country. Killing becomes the default by gangs, criminals or as my dad would call them, thugs, and now even the police. I don't know what will help heal this country. Where is the inspiration and leadership in this time? Who is the voice of reason.
So what have I been doing all week. Mostly staying home. A few trips to the grocery store, Costco and JoAnnes fabrics. And lots of Amazon orders!! I finally finished a batch of masks and sent them out to my kids. One batch to CT seems to be lost in the post office system. Grrrr.
I have a couple new patterns that might be easier to breath in so I will try them out this week. I find it hard to breathe in most of the masks. By the time I am done, no one will want masks but it is keeping me busy. And more fun than cleaning!!! LOL.
I am still going to our local pool most mornings to swim and work out. I really love being in the water. I went to the beach a couple of days this week as well. In the winter, I can sit out for a couple hours in the morning without fear of getting burned. but the sun is now too high in the sky and too intense even at 9:00 in the morning so I need to get an umbrellas that I can carry with me.
Hope all are well. Enjoy all the posts and pictures on FB and Instagram. Stay well everyone.
The protests and endless riots are sure to spread the virus in the coming weeks. The killing and vilolence is still so senseless to me and counterproductive to gaining status and support for change. How does burning down a Wendy's or any other business gain support from the masses of the voting public. Sustained peaceful protest seems to be difficult to sustain.
I honestly don't know what the answer is. I am sickened by the senseless killing that is rampant in this country. Killing becomes the default by gangs, criminals or as my dad would call them, thugs, and now even the police. I don't know what will help heal this country. Where is the inspiration and leadership in this time? Who is the voice of reason.
So what have I been doing all week. Mostly staying home. A few trips to the grocery store, Costco and JoAnnes fabrics. And lots of Amazon orders!! I finally finished a batch of masks and sent them out to my kids. One batch to CT seems to be lost in the post office system. Grrrr.
I have a couple new patterns that might be easier to breath in so I will try them out this week. I find it hard to breathe in most of the masks. By the time I am done, no one will want masks but it is keeping me busy. And more fun than cleaning!!! LOL.
I am still going to our local pool most mornings to swim and work out. I really love being in the water. I went to the beach a couple of days this week as well. In the winter, I can sit out for a couple hours in the morning without fear of getting burned. but the sun is now too high in the sky and too intense even at 9:00 in the morning so I need to get an umbrellas that I can carry with me.
Hope all are well. Enjoy all the posts and pictures on FB and Instagram. Stay well everyone.
June 6, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Friday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 6,871,859 Deaths 398,666 Infected per 100K 88 DEATHS per 100K 5 US: 1,965,551 Deaths 111,385 Infected per 100K 594 DEATHS Per 100K 34 CA: Total 126,371 Deaths 4,557 Infected per 100K 318 DEATHS Per 100K 11 Connecticut: Total 43,460 Deaths 4038 Infected per 100K 1,220 DEATHS per 100K 113 |
Florida: Total 61,488
Deaths 2,660 Infected per 100K 284 DEATHS per 100K 12 NY: Total 396,699 Deaths 30,372 Infected per 100K 2041 DEATHS per 100K 156 NC: Total 33,294 Deaths 1015 Infected per 100K 317 DEATHS per 100K 10 Texas: Total 72,286 Deaths 1,828 Infected per 100K 249 DEATHS per 100K 6 Palm Beach Cty: Total 6,859 Deaths 367 Infected per 100K 467 DEATHS per 100K 25 |
It has been a week since I posted numbers. I think I, along with a lot of people are getting numb to the sickness and death that is reported every day. And now with the Death of George Floyd and all the protests that have taken over the news, the virus seems to have taken back seat.
It is heartbreaking to see how badly people are treated by the police and extremest. At the same time it is hard to watch as violence in the streets destroy the homes, businesses and lives of the people in their own neighborhoods. How does destruction of the places you live serve any purpose.
I applaud all the peaceful protests. That is what should get the attention of the people who can make the changes that are imperative. Look at the police that took a knee and put down their shields to protest with the demonstrators. That is what this country is all about. The voice of the people will be heard.
And my last comment is that perhaps it is also time to change the politics of this country. Term limits will help elect people who truly want to serve the country instead of people who serve their own agenda to get reelected and make it a career. It starts at the local level, so get out and support your primary candidates in your town or village or city and then vote. This is where grass roots can make a difference, in my opinion.
We need to start caring for one another again and allow prayer back into our society. We need to create an US generation instead of a ME generation.
Ok, off my soapbox now!
So what have has been going on here in our own little piece of paradise. Rain, lots of it and wind. In Florida, this is the rainy season which normally means thunderstorms every afternoon, but for some reason we have been having cells show up all during the day with showers and downpours intermittently. It might be pouring and roads flooded and a mile down the road, totally dry. So weird. And we are not even dealing with a hurricane yet. Golf courses are flooded and mostly closed. It does not take a lot to fill up the water table around here. We think it should start to subside next week. Fingers crossed.
We also had to deal with roof leak which thankfully only caused a small issue in the ceiling. And we have a great roofing person, so the repairs were done before the worst of the rain arrived. Our HOA will be replacing the roof on our building of 6 town homes but probably not till spring. So all we can do is patch.
Our community pool is open and luckily it is warm out and the pool is heated, so I have been going every day to exercise in the pool. I was thinking yesterday that being in the water is the closest thing we might get to the weightlessness of space!
I have also been reading and sewing and cooking. I mostly stay home except trips to the grocery store. Seems like the hoarding is mostly over and I can usually find whatever I want. Otherwise it is all about staying away from most people. Not sure when that will ever end or when I will get to see family again.
Hope you all are safe and healthy.
It is heartbreaking to see how badly people are treated by the police and extremest. At the same time it is hard to watch as violence in the streets destroy the homes, businesses and lives of the people in their own neighborhoods. How does destruction of the places you live serve any purpose.
I applaud all the peaceful protests. That is what should get the attention of the people who can make the changes that are imperative. Look at the police that took a knee and put down their shields to protest with the demonstrators. That is what this country is all about. The voice of the people will be heard.
And my last comment is that perhaps it is also time to change the politics of this country. Term limits will help elect people who truly want to serve the country instead of people who serve their own agenda to get reelected and make it a career. It starts at the local level, so get out and support your primary candidates in your town or village or city and then vote. This is where grass roots can make a difference, in my opinion.
We need to start caring for one another again and allow prayer back into our society. We need to create an US generation instead of a ME generation.
Ok, off my soapbox now!
So what have has been going on here in our own little piece of paradise. Rain, lots of it and wind. In Florida, this is the rainy season which normally means thunderstorms every afternoon, but for some reason we have been having cells show up all during the day with showers and downpours intermittently. It might be pouring and roads flooded and a mile down the road, totally dry. So weird. And we are not even dealing with a hurricane yet. Golf courses are flooded and mostly closed. It does not take a lot to fill up the water table around here. We think it should start to subside next week. Fingers crossed.
We also had to deal with roof leak which thankfully only caused a small issue in the ceiling. And we have a great roofing person, so the repairs were done before the worst of the rain arrived. Our HOA will be replacing the roof on our building of 6 town homes but probably not till spring. So all we can do is patch.
Our community pool is open and luckily it is warm out and the pool is heated, so I have been going every day to exercise in the pool. I was thinking yesterday that being in the water is the closest thing we might get to the weightlessness of space!
I have also been reading and sewing and cooking. I mostly stay home except trips to the grocery store. Seems like the hoarding is mostly over and I can usually find whatever I want. Otherwise it is all about staying away from most people. Not sure when that will ever end or when I will get to see family again.
Hope you all are safe and healthy.
May 29, 2020 8:00 AM EDT Friday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 5,934,853 Deaths 362,728 Infected per 100K 76 DEATHS per 100K 4.7 US: 1,768,608 Deaths 103,344 Infected per 100K 543.3 DEATHS Per 100K 31.2 CA: Total 103,797 Deaths 4,039 Infected per 100K 265.3 DEATHS Per 100K 10.3 Connecticut: Total 41,559 Deaths 3,826 Infected per 100K 1,160 DEATHS per 100K 107 |
Florida: Total 53,285
Deaths 2,364 Infected per 100K 258.5 DEATHS per 100K 11.5 NY: Total 376,309 Deaths 29,653 Infected per 100K 1,918 DEATHS per 100K 151.1 NC: Total 25,764 Deaths 868 Infected per 100K 253.6 DEATHS per 100K 8.5 Texas: Total 60,790 Deaths 1,623 Infected per 100K 218 DEATHS per 100K 5.8 Palm Beach Cty: Total 5,541 Deaths 327 Infected per 100K 376.9 DEATHS per 100K 22.2 |
The days march on, one looking much like the prior one. Traffic has picked up as more business's open. I guess this are entering into a new normal way of life. I am still mostly staying home except for the grocery store or Costco. We do get take out usually once a week and I did go to a doctor appointment last week. Thank goodness for Amazon and other online sellers.
I went to Costco today and couldn't figure out why it was mobbed. Then I realized it is hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday! Batteries, flash lights, water, tarps etc are all sales tax free and today was the first day. I planned to get started on making an emergency bin this weekend and making sure we had what we needed. I did get more bottled water.
Our community is across the street from Florida Light and Power headquarters. My neighbor says that in the 5 years he has been here, he never lost power after a hurricane. Hopefully that good fortune continues. Plus we are not in a flood zone so we shouldn't have to worry about floods.
Not sure when we will be comfortable venturing out to restaurants, hotels or airports. Still feel that I am probably high risk and I need to avoid as much contact as possible.
Meanwhile I keep up with my daughters and grandkids on social media and an occasional zoom call. Miss seeing them all in person, but hopefully we will all be here next year when we have a vaccine or some good treatment that will make this virus less scary.
I am thankful to be near the ocean and the warm sunshine and to be in good health, have a great husband/best friend and live in a wonderful home. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
I went to Costco today and couldn't figure out why it was mobbed. Then I realized it is hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday! Batteries, flash lights, water, tarps etc are all sales tax free and today was the first day. I planned to get started on making an emergency bin this weekend and making sure we had what we needed. I did get more bottled water.
Our community is across the street from Florida Light and Power headquarters. My neighbor says that in the 5 years he has been here, he never lost power after a hurricane. Hopefully that good fortune continues. Plus we are not in a flood zone so we shouldn't have to worry about floods.
Not sure when we will be comfortable venturing out to restaurants, hotels or airports. Still feel that I am probably high risk and I need to avoid as much contact as possible.
Meanwhile I keep up with my daughters and grandkids on social media and an occasional zoom call. Miss seeing them all in person, but hopefully we will all be here next year when we have a vaccine or some good treatment that will make this virus less scary.
I am thankful to be near the ocean and the warm sunshine and to be in good health, have a great husband/best friend and live in a wonderful home. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
May 24, 2020 8:00 AM EDT Sunday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 5,429,681 Deaths 344,462 Infected per million 698 DEATHS per million 44 US: 1,667,404 Deaths 98,691 Infected per million 5,037 DEATHS per million 298 CA: Total 92,629 Deaths 3,759 Infected per million 2,367 DEATHS per million 96 Connecticut: Total 40,022 Deaths 3,675 Infected per million 11,174 DEATHS per million 1,026 |
Florida: Total 50,127
Deaths 2,233 Infected per million 2,431 DEATHS per million 108 NY: Total 369,956 Deaths 29,122 Infected per million 18,856 DEATHS per million 1,484 NC: Total 22,878 Deaths 778 Infected per million 2,252 DEATHS per million 77 Texas: Total 55,485 Deaths 1,527 Infected per million 1,989 DEATHS per million 55 Palm Beach Cty: Total 5,140 Deaths 315 Infected per million 3,497 DEATHS per million 214 |
Today is Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. We are doing the same thing we do almost every day. Walk, read, cook, clean, laundry, grocery shop, sew, watch TV, go to the beach, golf, surf the web. Although the restaurants are open at 50% seating and unlimited outdoor seating, we are not ready to venture out to do that.
Texas schools are done for the year.
Texas schools are done for the year.
May 22, 2020 6:00 AM EDT Friday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 5,214,039 Deaths 334,997 Infected per million 670 DEATHS per million 43 US: 1,621,333 Deaths 96,363 Infected per million 4,898 DEATHS per million 291 CA: Total 88,354 Deaths 3,623 Infected per million 2,258 DEATHS per million 93 Connecticut: Total 39,208 Deaths 3,582 Infected per million 10,946 DEATHS per million 1000 |
Florida: Total 48,675
Deaths 2,145 Infected per million 2,361 DEATHS per million 104 NY: Total 366,357 Deaths 28,885 Infected per million 18,673 DEATHS per million 1,472 NC: Total 21,220 Deaths 745 Infected per million 2,089 DEATHS per million 73 Texas: Total 53,507 Deaths 1,486 Infected per million 1,918 DEATHS per million 53 Palm Beach Cty: Total 4,968 Deaths 308 Infected per million 3,380 DEATHS per million 210 |
May 19, 2020 7:30AM EDT TUESDAY
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 4,910,445 Deaths 320,447 Infected per million 631 DEATHS per million 41 US: 1,550,539 Deaths 91,985 Infected per million 4,684 DEATHS per million 278 CA: Total 81,711 Deaths 3,321 Infected per million 2,088 DEATHS per million 85 Connecticut: Total 38,116 Deaths 3,449 Infected per million 10,642 DEATHS per million 963 |
Florida: Total 46,442
Deaths 1,997 Infected per million 2,253 DEATHS per million 97 NY: Total 361,266 Deaths 28,480 Infected per million 18,413 DEATHS per million 1,452 NC: Total 19,208 Deaths 693 Infected per million 1,891 DEATHS per million 68 Texas: Total 49,684 Deaths 1,369 Infected per million 1,781 DEATHS per million 49 Palm Beach Cty: Total 4,658 Deaths 275 Infected per million 3,169 DEATHS per million 187 |
The numbers seem to continue to decline across the country and here locally. Beach opened yesterday and although it was overcast and the surf was pretty quit but it was awesome to sit outside on the beach again. The beach access I use is mostly used by local condo's and homes since there is no parking lot nearby, but there is on street parking used by the home a one side street across from the access. There were a fair number of people walking on the beach from areas north and south of the access point but it was low tide so there was lots of sand to distance from everyone. There was only one other person with a chair, one paddle board person sitting on a towel for a short time. It will be even better by June when the last of the snow birds leave which is much later than normal. A lot of people from the northeast have delayed returning due to the virus.
I am still trying to find a mask pattern that fits my chipmunk cheeks and my floppy ears. I ordered 1/8 inch elastic from Amazon weeks and weeks ago and the delivery date came and went. Amazon says if it doesn't come by Friday I can get a refund. Darn it, I really was counting on it. I found an American company that makes rope and elastic and ordered and they shipped it the next day, so I am hopeful it will actually arrive.
I am amazed at how many different patterns there are for the fitted mask. I am going to try one more today and then just give up and make pleated ones.
Oh and they released all the local pools from having a monitor. I enjoyed meeting some new people at the pool. I think the gash I got on my leg should be healed enough in a few days to actually go in the pool.
Hope everyone is staying safe.
I am still trying to find a mask pattern that fits my chipmunk cheeks and my floppy ears. I ordered 1/8 inch elastic from Amazon weeks and weeks ago and the delivery date came and went. Amazon says if it doesn't come by Friday I can get a refund. Darn it, I really was counting on it. I found an American company that makes rope and elastic and ordered and they shipped it the next day, so I am hopeful it will actually arrive.
I am amazed at how many different patterns there are for the fitted mask. I am going to try one more today and then just give up and make pleated ones.
Oh and they released all the local pools from having a monitor. I enjoyed meeting some new people at the pool. I think the gash I got on my leg should be healed enough in a few days to actually go in the pool.
Hope everyone is staying safe.
May 17, 2020 7:30PM EDT SUNDAY
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 4,737,664 Deaths 313,633 Infected per million 609 DEATHS per million 40 US: 1,507,789 Deaths 90,113 Infected per million 4,555 DEATHS per million 272 CA: Total 76,685 Deaths 3,208 Infected per million 1,960 DEATHS per million 82 Connecticut: Total 36,703 Deaths 3,339 Infected per million 10,247 DEATHS per million 932 |
Florida: Total 44,811
Deaths 1,965 Infected per million 2,174 DEATHS per million 95 NY: Total 358,099 Deaths 28,134 Infected per million 18,252 DEATHS per million 1,434 NC: Total 18,130 Deaths 676 Infected per million 1,785 DEATHS per million 67 Texas: Total 47,672 Deaths 1,340 Infected per million 1,709 DEATHS per million 48 Palm Beach Cty: Total 4,440 Deaths 275 Infected per million 3,020 DEATHS per million 187 |
Ordinary week. The pump in our fountain died so the quest to find a replacement took some time and energy this week! Another session of pool duty and more new people!
Monday the beaches are supposed to be open. Waiting to see what the town of Juno Beach will do. Some Beach access here is managed by Palm Beach County and some is managed by the local towns. Juno Beach has 4 or 5 access points with no parking areas, so mostly for local residents. There is one street that allows on street parking and that is where I usually go and just walk across the road to the beach. There are typically not more than 4 or 5 people on the beach especially in the summer after all the snow birds leave. Very excited to go sit and soak up some sun!
Monday the beaches are supposed to be open. Waiting to see what the town of Juno Beach will do. Some Beach access here is managed by Palm Beach County and some is managed by the local towns. Juno Beach has 4 or 5 access points with no parking areas, so mostly for local residents. There is one street that allows on street parking and that is where I usually go and just walk across the road to the beach. There are typically not more than 4 or 5 people on the beach especially in the summer after all the snow birds leave. Very excited to go sit and soak up some sun!
May 14, 2020 7:30PM EDT Thursday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 4,452,820 Deaths 298,737 Infected per million 572 DEATHS per million 38 US: 1,430,348 Deaths 85,195 Infected per million 4,321 DEATHS per million 257 CA: Total 72,905 Deaths 2,966 Infected per million 1,863 DEATHS per million 76 Connecticut: Total 34,855 Deaths 3,125 Infected per million 9,731 DEATHS per million 872 |
Florida: Total 42,402
Deaths 1,829 Infected per million 2,057 DEATHS per million 89 NY: Total 350,848 Deaths 27,290 Infected per million 17,882 DEATHS per million 1,391 NC: Total 16,351 Deaths 625 Infected per million 1,610 DEATHS per million 62 Texas: Total 43,502 Deaths 1,217 Infected per million 1,560 DEATHS per million 44 Palm Beach Cty: Total 4,176 Deaths 254 Infected per million 2,841 DEATHS per million 173 |
Numbers continue to go down so it is encouraging but at the same time, with the prospect of openings, I can't help but wonder about the spread. Dr. Fauci talks about kids not going back to school and many colleges and Universities are talking about online classes this fall. Meanwhile the airplanes in some instances are full of passengers. Can't help but wonder how much spread there will be. At least here in Florida most of the snowbirds will be gone by the end of May and maybe summer will allow the numbers to go way down. But with restaurants opening, I wonder. I will continue to stay home except for trips to the grocery store or Costco.
Not sure what the summer brings. I would love to see my grandkids, but not really sure how that can happen safely. I think we have to wait and see how the virus spreads over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
Not sure what the summer brings. I would love to see my grandkids, but not really sure how that can happen safely. I think we have to wait and see how the virus spreads over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
May 11, 2020 1:30PM EDT Monday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 4,200,957 Deaths 284,150 Infected per million 540 DEATHS per million 37 US: 1,367,963 Deaths 80,787 Infected per million 4133 DEATHS per million 244 CA: Total 67,917 Deaths 2,727 Infected per million 1,736 DEATHS per million 70 Connecticut: Total 33,554 Deaths 2,967 Infected per million 9,368 DEATHS per million 828 |
Florida: Total 40,596
Deaths 1,721 Infected per million 1969 DEATHS per million 83 NY: Total 345,406 Deaths 26,812 Infected per million 17,605 DEATHS per million 1,367 NC: Total 14,939 Deaths 564 Infected per million 1,471 DEATHS per million 56 Texas: Total 39,890 Deaths 1,133 Infected per million 1,430 DEATHS per million 41 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,870 Deaths 237 Infected per million 2,633 DEATHS per million 161 |
The numbers this morning are so encouraging. Deaths are way down. 35 in CT, 41 in New York, 32 in CA and none in Florida. I guess we have flattened the curve. Let's hope that continues.........And just maybe there will be a way back to a new normal.
May 10, 2020 1:30PM EDT SUNDAY
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 4,152,043 Deaths 282,516 Infected per million 534 DEATHS per million 36 US: 1,353,530 Deaths 80,351 Infected per million 4,089 DEATHS per million 243 CA: Total 66,825 Deaths 2,695 Infected per million 1,708 DEATHS per million 69 Connecticut: Total 32,984 Deaths 2,932 Infected per million 9,209 DEATHS per million 819 |
Florida: Total 40,596
Deaths 1,721 Infected per million 19,69 DEATHS per million 83 NY: Total 343,409 Deaths 26,771 Infected per million 17,503 DEATHS per million 1,364 NC: Total 14,891 Deaths 561 Infected per million 1,466 DEATHS per million 55 Texas: Total 38,642 Deaths 1,111 Infected per million 1,385 DEATHS per million 40 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,798 Deaths 237 Infected per million 2,584 DEATHS per million 161 |
Happy Mother's day to everyone.
Zoom call with my siblings today minus Bev who had actual Mother's day plans this morning with her girls! It is such a joy to see everyone every week. Makes the reality of the virus and the distance between all of us seem unimportant. I am so blessed to have them in my life and to be part of such an awesome family.
This afternoon there is a Zoom call with my girls!
Rain and showers today in Florida. Kind of a lazy day. I am making what the recipe calls Lamb stew but it is really more like slow cooked lamb chunks with onions and just a few small sliced potatoes. Seasoned with thyme and cooked in the oven for a few hours and it is so yummy. My favorite for sure.
If you noticed I have not posted numbers in a few days. I am trying to spend less time thinking and listening and reading about the virus and people dying every day. Too depressing and I think it saps my energy. So I am reading more and doing a puzzle walking and exercising and thinking positive thoughts. However the numbers here in Florida and in a lot of places are really getting better and better. Fewer deaths is very encouraging. Total cases still seems to be a wild card as testing varies from place to place. In Florida, now anyone can get tested even without symptoms, and they just started doing antibody testing in some of the big areas. Locally they are only doing for front line and medical people. Soon they will open it to the public. So that will be interesting.
May 6, 2020 7:45AM EDT Wednesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,747,315 Deaths 258,963 Infected per million 482 DEATHS per million 33 US: 1,238,040 Deaths 72,284 Infected per million 3,740 DEATHS per million 218 CA: Total 58,724 Deaths 2,379 Infected per million 1,501 DEATHS per million 61 Connecticut: Total 30,621 Deaths 2,633 Infected per million 8,549 DEATHS per million 735 |
Florida: Total 37,439
Deaths 1,471 Infected per million 1,816 DEATHS per million 71 NY: Total 330,139 Deaths 25,204 Infected per million 16,827 DEATHS per million 1,285 NC: Total 12,511 Deaths 470 Infected per million 1232 DEATHS per million 46 Texas: Total 34,238 Deaths 960 Infected per million 1,238 DEATHS per million 34 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,390 Deaths 205 Infected per million 2,306 DEATHS per million 139 |
Yesterday I took a shift as monitor at out community pool. It was a beautiful day with a nice breeze, dry, upper 80s. I sat at a table in the covered alcove. People had to check in so we knew they were residents and just to be sure we didn't have people congregating. I met some new people, read my book and had a a delightful afternoon. Friday is my next shift.
The President is talking today about dissolving the virus task force as he works on reopening the economy. I don't think everyone can stay at home forever and there is not telling when there will be a vaccine. Hopefully people will take the risk of venturing out seriously and wear masks and sanitize hands etc. People at risk unfortunately will still need to be ultra careful and mostly continue to stay at home for the foreseeable future. At least until there is an effective vaccine. Meanwhile we can't keep sending money to support everyone. Before the pandemic there was not money to do a lot of the projects that people wanted done and now with all the reduced tax revenue, where on earth is all the money coming from and what price will we all pay in the future to pay for it.
I guess time will tell how this all plays out. I pray for the health and safety of everyone who has to be out in the world taking care of the rest of us. God Bless the world during this trying time.
The President is talking today about dissolving the virus task force as he works on reopening the economy. I don't think everyone can stay at home forever and there is not telling when there will be a vaccine. Hopefully people will take the risk of venturing out seriously and wear masks and sanitize hands etc. People at risk unfortunately will still need to be ultra careful and mostly continue to stay at home for the foreseeable future. At least until there is an effective vaccine. Meanwhile we can't keep sending money to support everyone. Before the pandemic there was not money to do a lot of the projects that people wanted done and now with all the reduced tax revenue, where on earth is all the money coming from and what price will we all pay in the future to pay for it.
I guess time will tell how this all plays out. I pray for the health and safety of everyone who has to be out in the world taking care of the rest of us. God Bless the world during this trying time.
May 5, 2020 7:45AM EDT Tuesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,664,571 Deaths 252,759 Infected per million 471 DEATHS per million 32 US: 1,213,010 Deaths 69,925 Infected per million 3,665 DEATHS per million 211 CA: Total 56,167 Deaths 2,287 Infected per million 1,436 DEATHS per million 58 Connecticut: Total 30,173 Deaths 2,556 Infected per million 8,424 DEATHS per million 714 |
Florida: Total 36,897
Deaths 1,399 Infected per million 1,790 DEATHS per million 68 NY: Total 327,374 Deaths 24,944 Infected per million 16,686 DEATHS per million 1,271 NC: Total 11,972 Deaths 442 Infected per million 1179 DEATHS per million 44 Texas: Total 33,058 Deaths 915 Infected per million 1,185 DEATHS per million 33 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,311 Deaths 196 Infected per million 2,253 DEATHS per million 133 |
Another day of Stay at Home! Took a 2 mile walk to get some fresh air.
We celebrated our 12th anniversary by getting take out from PF Chang's. Shrimp with Lobster sauce, lettuce wraps and shrimp dim sum. It was excellent as always. When I called they said they were not busy at all because it was Cinco de Mayo and not many wanted Chinese that evening! LOL.
We celebrated our 12th anniversary by getting take out from PF Chang's. Shrimp with Lobster sauce, lettuce wraps and shrimp dim sum. It was excellent as always. When I called they said they were not busy at all because it was Cinco de Mayo and not many wanted Chinese that evening! LOL.
May 4, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Monday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,585,711 Deaths 248,771 Infected per million 461 DEATHS per million 32 US: 1,188,870 Deaths 68,606 Infected per million 3,592 DEATHS per million 207 CA: Total 54,923 Deaths 2,215 Infected per million 1,404 DEATHS per million 57 Connecticut: Total 29,287 Deaths 2,495 Infected per million 8,177 DEATHS per million 697 |
Florida: Total 36,078
Deaths 1,379 Infected per million 1,750 DEATHS per million 67 NY: Total 323,883 Deaths 24,648 Infected per million 16,508 DEATHS per million 1,256 NC: Total 11,743 Deaths 432 Infected per million 1156 DEATHS per million 43 Texas: Total 32,227 Deaths 889 Infected per million 1,155 DEATHS per million 32 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,130 Deaths 196 Infected per million 2,129 DEATHS per million 133 |
Yesterday we did Zoom Coffee with my siblings. So nice to see their faces. Nothing much new in the last few days. Finally feeling like I am getting my energy back.
They opened our community pool today but openings require a monitor to be present at the pool to be sure only residents come into the pool area and that everyone maintains social distancing. I volunteered and will take two shifts a week. Tomorrow is my first shift.
They opened our community pool today but openings require a monitor to be present at the pool to be sure only residents come into the pool area and that everyone maintains social distancing. I volunteered and will take two shifts a week. Tomorrow is my first shift.
May 3, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Sunday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,504,349 Deaths 245,172 Infected per million 450 DEATHS per million 32 US: 1,160,996 Deaths 67,448 Infected per million 3,508 DEATHS per million 204 CA: Total 53,670 Deaths 2,192 Infected per million 1,372 DEATHS per million 56 Connecticut: Total 29,287 Deaths 2,436 Infected per million 8,177 DEATHS per million 680 |
Florida: Total 35,463
Deaths 1,364 Infected per million 1,720 DEATHS per million 66 NY: Total 319,213 Deaths 24,368 Infected per million 16,270 DEATHS per million 1,242 NC: Total 11,579 Deaths 430 Infected per million 1140 DEATHS per million 42 Texas: Total 31,142 Deaths 874 Infected per million 1,117 DEATHS per million 31 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,080 Deaths 195 Infected per million 2,095 DEATHS per million 133 |
May 2, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Saturday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,424,356 Deaths 240,381 Infected per million 440 DEATHS per million 31 US: 1,132,089 Deaths 65,783 Infected per million 3,420 DEATHS per million 199 CA: Total 52,237 Deaths 2,134. Infected per million 1,335 DEATHS per million 55 Connecticut: Total 28,764 Deaths 2,339 Infected per million 8,031 DEATHS per million 653 |
Florida: Total 34,728
Deaths 1,314 Infected per million 1,685 DEATHS per million 64 NY: Total 315,222 Deaths 24,069 Infected per million 16,067 DEATHS per million 1,227 NC: Total 11,071 Deaths 419 Infected per million 1090 DEATHS per million 41 Texas: Total 29,893 Deaths 849 Infected per million 1,072 DEATHS per million 30 Palm Beach Cty: Total 3,041 Deaths 190 Infected per million 2,069 DEATHS per million 129 |
May 1, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Friday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,329,453 Deaths 234,725 Infected per million 428 DEATHS per million 30 US: 1,095,304 Deaths 63,871 Infected per million 3,309 DEATHS per million 193 CA: Total 50,410 Deaths 2,044. Infected per million 1,268 DEATHS per million 52 Connecticut: Total 27,700 Deaths 2,257 Infected per million 7,734 DEATHS per million 630 |
Florida: Total 33,690
Deaths 1,268 Infected per million 1,634 DEATHS per million 62 NY: Total 310,839 Deaths 23,780 Infected per million 15,843 DEATHS per million 1,212 NC: Total 10,755 Deaths 406 Infected per million 1059 DEATHS per million 40 Texas: Total 28,455 Deaths 802 Infected per million 1,020 DEATHS per million 29 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,963 Deaths 185 Infected per million 2,016 DEATHS per million 126 |
I glorious morning today. 60's and dry! will get to 80 later today but cool again tonight. So awesome to have the windows and sliders open!
I am also feeling better today, so I think the new antibiotic I am on is working so things are looking up. Feeling like my energy is coming back as well.
I am also feeling better today, so I think the new antibiotic I am on is working so things are looking up. Feeling like my energy is coming back as well.
April 30, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,235,518 Deaths 228,605 Infected per million 416 DEATHS per million 29 US: 1,064,572 Deaths 61,669 Infected per million 3,216 DEATHS per million 186 CA: Total 48,746 Deaths 1,944. Infected per million 1.246 DEATHS per million 50 Connecticut: Total 26,767 Deaths 2,168 Infected per million 7,473 DEATHS per million 605 |
Florida: Total 32,138
Deaths 1,088. Infected per million 1,559 DEATHS per million 53 NY: Total 306,158 Deaths 23,474 Infected per million 15,605 DEATHS per million 1,196 NC: Total 10,181 Deaths 381 Infected per million 1002 DEATHS per million 38 Texas: Total 27,566 Deaths 749 Infected per million 988 DEATHS per million 27 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,911 Deaths 178 Infected per million 1,980 DEATHS per million 121 |
Still not feeling well yesterday and got worse by afternoon. Called my doc and started on a new antibiotic so hopefully that will knock this thing out. Meanwhile not much energy to do anything. I guess I didn't even post numbers yesterday.
Golf courses and parks are opening here in Palm Beach County but still no beaches. I think the golf course is probably safer from a social distance standpoint than trying to walk on the beach road with so many walkers and bikers and joggers.
South Florida has been the epicenter for Florida, driven to some extent by all the international and northeast visitors that come here. Super bowl probably seeded some of the infection and spring break on the beach in February didn't help. In addition SO. Florida has two ports for cruise lines so lots of people coming in.
They are starting to be able to test anyone who wants a test regardless of symptoms so I guess they finally have sufficient tests.
I heard about the new drug and promising news about a vaccine this morning so that is pretty exciting.
Other than an occasional trip to the store and walking, I have been in our little house and courtyard. I guess the hardest part is not knowing when this might end. I don't think there will be any travel this summer to see grand kids and that is a little depressing.
I am happy to report I have ample toilet paper, sanitizer, Clorox wipes and yesterday I got a case of sanitizer wipes at Costco! I can drive to the farmer's market for fresh veggies and fruits. you drive up and they put the box in the car. I share whatever we don't eat with the guard in our community.
Everyone stay safe out there.
Love to all
Golf courses and parks are opening here in Palm Beach County but still no beaches. I think the golf course is probably safer from a social distance standpoint than trying to walk on the beach road with so many walkers and bikers and joggers.
South Florida has been the epicenter for Florida, driven to some extent by all the international and northeast visitors that come here. Super bowl probably seeded some of the infection and spring break on the beach in February didn't help. In addition SO. Florida has two ports for cruise lines so lots of people coming in.
They are starting to be able to test anyone who wants a test regardless of symptoms so I guess they finally have sufficient tests.
I heard about the new drug and promising news about a vaccine this morning so that is pretty exciting.
Other than an occasional trip to the store and walking, I have been in our little house and courtyard. I guess the hardest part is not knowing when this might end. I don't think there will be any travel this summer to see grand kids and that is a little depressing.
I am happy to report I have ample toilet paper, sanitizer, Clorox wipes and yesterday I got a case of sanitizer wipes at Costco! I can drive to the farmer's market for fresh veggies and fruits. you drive up and they put the box in the car. I share whatever we don't eat with the guard in our community.
Everyone stay safe out there.
Love to all
April 28, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Tuesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 3,081,213 Deaths 212,336 Infected per million 396 DEATHS per million 27 US: 1,010,507 Deaths 56,803 Infected per million 3,053 DEATHS per million 172 CA: Total 45,147 Deaths 1,782. Infected per million 1,154 DEATHS per million 46 Connecticut: Total 25,997 Deaths 2,012 Infected per million 7,258 DEATHS per million 562 |
Florida: Total 32,138
Deaths 1,088. Infected per million 1,559 DEATHS per million 53 NY: Total 298,004 Deaths 22,623 Infected per million 15,189 DEATHS per million 1.153 NC: Total 8,250 Deaths 336. Infected per million 812 DEATHS per million 33 Texas: Total 25,516 Deaths 672 Infected per million 915 DEATHS per million 24 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,763 Deaths 155 Infected per million 1,880 DEATHS per million 105 |
Weather was cool yesterday and Dry. Had the windows open all day. More of the same today is expected. Delightful to have the windows and doors open.
Woke up with a bladder infection yesterday, called the doc and got meds to treat.
Woke up with a bladder infection yesterday, called the doc and got meds to treat.
April 27, 2020
I have a bladder infection and am not feeling well. Will be back hopefully tomorrow with updates.
I have a bladder infection and am not feeling well. Will be back hopefully tomorrow with updates.
April 25, 2020 7:00 AM EDT Saturday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,846,402 Deaths 197,853 =1% increase over yesterday Infected per million 366 DEATHS per million 25 US: 925,758 Deaths 52,217 =2% increase over yesterday Infected per million 2,797 DEATHS per million 158 CA: Total 41,338 Deaths 1,618. =5% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,057 DEATHS per million 41 Connecticut: Total 23,921 Deaths 1,764 =8% increase over yesterday Infected per million 6,678 DEATHS per million 492 |
Florida: Total 30,533
Deaths 1,046. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,481 DEATHS per million 51 NY: Total 277,445 Deaths 21,291 =0% increase over yesterday Infected per million 14,141 DEATHS per million 1,085 NC: Total 8,250 Deaths 293. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 812 DEATHS per million 29 Texas: Total 23,170 Deaths 601 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 831 DEATHS per million 22 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,600 Deaths 155. =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,769 DEATHS per million 105 |
The daily numbers are variable and dependent on the reporting by the various labs and government agencies. Some lab results reflect tests done a week or more ago so the increase day to day does not reflect the actual new infections. But over time there would be a trend.
April 24, 2020 1:40 PM EDT Friday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,799,642 Deaths 195,114 =5% increase over yesterday Infected per million 360 DEATHS per million 25 US: 903,245 Deaths 50,952 =7% increase over yesterday Infected per million 2,729 DEATHS per million 154 CA: Total 39,6820 Deaths 1,534. =7% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,014 DEATHS per million 39 Connecticut: Total 23,100 Deaths 1,639 =6% increase over yesterday Infected per million 6,449 DEATHS per million 458 |
Florida: Total 30,174
Deaths 1,012. =9% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,464 DEATHS per million 49 NY: Total 276,711 Deaths 21,283 =5% increase over yesterday Infected per million 14,104 DEATHS per million 1,085 NC: Total 8,136 Deaths 284. =7% increase over yesterday Infected per million 801 DEATHS per million 28 Texas: Total 22,806 Deaths 593 =8% increase over yesterday Infected per million 818 DEATHS per million 21 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,586 Deaths 149. =10% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,759 DEATHS per million 101 |
On the warm side today and a little humid but a nice breeze this morning on my walk.
My sewing Machine came last evening so today I will try to figure out what all the buttons are. I never had a Janome before but am excited to finally be able to work on some masks.
Keep wondering when this all will start to subside. I see some states starting to open up beaches and hair salons and gyms of all places. Wonder how many people will flock to the gym. Still very scary to see the numbers continue to increase. And still fearful of being around other people who might have the virus with no symptoms. I am still amazed at how many still do not wear masks.
My sewing Machine came last evening so today I will try to figure out what all the buttons are. I never had a Janome before but am excited to finally be able to work on some masks.
Keep wondering when this all will start to subside. I see some states starting to open up beaches and hair salons and gyms of all places. Wonder how many people will flock to the gym. Still very scary to see the numbers continue to increase. And still fearful of being around other people who might have the virus with no symptoms. I am still amazed at how many still do not wear masks.
April 23, 2020 9:00 AM EDT Thursday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,660,763 Deaths 185,502 =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 342 DEATHS per million 24 US: 849,092 Deaths 47,684 =5% increase over yesterday Infected per million 2,565 DEATHS per million 144 CA: Total 37,700 Deaths 1,437. =9% increase over yesterday Infected per million 964 DEATHS per million 37 Connecticut: Total 22,469 Deaths 1,544 =9% increase over yesterday Infected per million 6,273 DEATHS per million 431 |
Florida: Total 28,576
Deaths 927. =7% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,386 DEATHS per million 45 NY: Total 262,268 Deaths 20,354 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 13,368 DEATHS per million 1037 NC: Total 7,488 Deaths 265. =10% increase over yesterday Infected per million 737 DEATHS per million 26 Texas: Total 21,458 Deaths 550 =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 767 DEATHS per million 20 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,413 Deaths 135. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,641 DEATHS per million 92 |
April 22, 2020 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,571,660 Deaths 178,281 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 331 DEATHS per million 23 US: 819,175 Deaths 45,343 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 2,475 DEATHS per million 137 CA: Total 35,802 Deaths 1,322. =6% increase over yesterday Infected per million 915 DEATHS per million 34 Connecticut: Total 20,360 Deaths 1,423 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 5.684 DEATHS per million 397 |
Florida: Total 27,869
Deaths 867. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,352 DEATHS per million 42 NY: Total 256,555 Deaths 19,693 =2% increase over yesterday Infected per million 13,076 DEATHS per million 1004 NC: Total 7,113 Deaths 241. =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 700 DEATHS per million 24 Texas: Total 20,596 Deaths 528 =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 738 DEATHS per million 19 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,320 Deaths 131. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1578 DEATHS per million 89 |
Walk, cook, read, movie. Another day in quarantine. Watched World Trolls. It was ok, but not sure worth paying to watch it! Little kids will like the colors and the music.
April 21, 2020 8:00 AM EDT Tuesday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,500,434 Deaths 171,503. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 321 DEATHS per million 22 US: 792,938 Deaths 42,518 =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 2,396 DEATHS per million 128 CA: Total 33,865 Deaths 1,227. =7% increase over yesterday Infected per million 866 DEATHS per million 31 Connecticut: Total 19,815 Deaths 1,331. =10% increase over yesterday Infected per million 5,532 DEATHS per million 372 |
Florida: Total 27,058
Deaths 823. =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1,312 DEATHS per million 40 NY: Total 252,094 Deaths 18,929 =2% increase over yesterday Infected per million 12,849 DEATHS per million 965 NC: Total 6,867 Deaths 210. =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 676 DEATHS per million 21 Texas: Total 19,822 Deaths 505 =3% increase over yesterday Infected per million 711 DEATHS per million 18 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,260 Deaths 121. =4% increase over yesterday Infected per million 1537 DEATHS per million 82 |
Today was a tough day. The continued worry about the virus is wearing on me as I am sure it is for everyone. It is hard to keep up a positive attitude when deep down the fear of getting the virus and dying never goes away. I know many have minimal symptoms but those with asthma seem to be hit hard. I read a report that the early symptoms often feel like asthma and that by the time people get to the hospital it has progressed to a critical situation. And even more frightening are the number of people with mild symptoms while the virus infects their lungs and reduce the oxygen levels until when they finally have symptoms their oxygen level is life threatening. Went looking for a pulse OX home finger monitor, but I guess everyone else already read the article as they are sold out at all the local stores.
My dear friend Kathleen shared a great article with me about Why am I so Tired. I attached it here. It was comforting to know that I am not alone in how I am feeling. This was comforting from the article.
“But I will say that at the essential core of coping and self-care during this time is simply remembering to focus on grace and self-compassion as you navigate this unprecedented time. Take a walk, take a bath, take a nap, take deep breaths, ask for help, help where you can, and know that whatever you are feeling is completely normal, and whatever you need to do to love on and care for you during this time is okay. No guilt, only grace, as we walk this uncharted territory together.
My dear friend Kathleen shared a great article with me about Why am I so Tired. I attached it here. It was comforting to know that I am not alone in how I am feeling. This was comforting from the article.
“But I will say that at the essential core of coping and self-care during this time is simply remembering to focus on grace and self-compassion as you navigate this unprecedented time. Take a walk, take a bath, take a nap, take deep breaths, ask for help, help where you can, and know that whatever you are feeling is completely normal, and whatever you need to do to love on and care for you during this time is okay. No guilt, only grace, as we walk this uncharted territory together.
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April 20, 2020 8:00 AM EDT Monday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,419,206 Deaths 165,776 Infected per million 311 DEATHS per million 21 US: 764,265 Deaths 40,565 Infected per million 2,309 DEATHS per million 123 CA: Total 31,527 Deaths 1,177 Infected per million 806 DEATHS per million 30 Connecticut: Total 17,962 Deaths 1,127 Infected per million 5.015 DEATHS per million 315 |
Florida: Total 26,314
Deaths 774 Infected per million 1,276 DEATHS per million 38 NY: Total 247,215 Deaths 18,298 Infected per million 12,600 DEATHS per million 933 NC: Total 6,589 Deaths 192 Infected per million 649 DEATHS per million 19 Texas: Total 19,317 Deaths 499 Infected per million 693 DEATHS per million 18 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,170 Deaths 115 Infected per million 2170 DEATHS per million 121 |
Another day of quarantine. Starting an elimination diet today. Will post my progress on the Blog page.
Took a 3 mile walk and then I made Ghee which along with Cold Pressed Olive oil are the only fats allowed. Never had Ghee before, but it is pretty good. I also made a pot of chicken vegetable soup.
Took a 3 mile walk and then I made Ghee which along with Cold Pressed Olive oil are the only fats allowed. Never had Ghee before, but it is pretty good. I also made a pot of chicken vegetable soup.
April 19, 2020 8:00 AM EDT Sunday
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,359,346 Deaths 161,951 Infected per million 303 DEATHS per million 21 US: 738,923 Deaths 39,015 Infected per million 2,232 DEATHS per million 118 CA: Total 30,811 Deaths 1,138 Infected per million 787 DEATHS per million 29 Connecticut: Total 17,550 Deaths 1.088 Infected per million 4,900 DEATHS per million 304 |
Florida: Total 25,498
Deaths 748 Infected per million 1,237 DEATHS per million 36 NY: Total 241,041 Deaths 17,671 Infected per million 12,286 DEATHS per million 901 NC: Total 6,366 Deaths 185 Infected per million 627 DEATHS per million 18 Texas: Total 18,679 Deaths 469 Infected per million 670 DEATHS per million 17 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,125 Deaths 115 Infected per million 1,446 DEATHS per million 78 |
Sunday Morning Zoom Coffee with my Siblings. "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them". I always feel this is the reality of our faith and an expression of our family love. We have been gathering for coffee every Sunday morning many years. After I left CT and moved to Florida, I was not part of the Sunday coffee and I missed seeing everyone, but the blessing of Covid-19 is the use of Zoom so we can all be together again. I just took a random screenshot and missed including Richard, Michael, Ted and most of Joe. Next time I will try to take it when everyone is there.
My Handiman Dave, came today to change the air return filter and vacuum the ledge in the TV room and the master. He has to go up on a 8 foot ladder and put the shop vac on the ledge to be able to reach the entire ledge. Dave is tall and younger so it is well worth it to have him do it. The air return vent is also on the other end of the wall. It is set back far enough that it is hard to access. Luckily Dave is reasonable and willing ot do whatever we need done.
The master bath has the same kind of ledge but it is complicated since the shower enclosure is not big enough to put the open ladder inside. So he has to go up the ladder and balance the vac with one hand and vacuum with the other. Such a poor design but it would have involved major rerouting of HVAC and moving all the lights to eliminate the ledge and it got to be too much $.
The master bath has the same kind of ledge but it is complicated since the shower enclosure is not big enough to put the open ladder inside. So he has to go up the ladder and balance the vac with one hand and vacuum with the other. Such a poor design but it would have involved major rerouting of HVAC and moving all the lights to eliminate the ledge and it got to be too much $.
April 18, 2020 as of 8:00 AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,262,799 Deaths 154,807 Infected per million 291 DEATHS per million 20 US: 710,272 Deaths 37.175 Infected per million 2,146 DEATHS per million 112 CA: Total 29,435 Deaths 1,057 Infected per million 752 DEATHS per million 27 Connecticut: Total 16,809 Deaths 1.036 Infected per million 4,693 DEATHS per million 289 |
Saturday
Florida: Total 24,753 Deaths 728 Infected per million 1,201 DEATHS per million 35 NY: Total 233,951 Deaths 17,131 Infected per million 11,924 DEATHS per million 873 NC: Total 6,031 Deaths 172 Infected per million 594 DEATHS per million 17 Texas: Total 17,760 Deaths 439 Infected per million 637 DEATHS per million 16 Palm Beach Cty: Total 2,088 Deaths 115 Infected per million 1,420 DEATHS per million 78 |
Wondering when they will get an antibody test so we can start to open this country. Depressing to think about all the hospital workers who are without proper PPE. Wondering when or how this all ends. Stay at home helps the surge in the hospitals, but in order to open up the world does that mean we all still need get this virus and then live or die. Can the world wait a year for a virus.
And where does all the money we are sending and loaning come from? Do we print more money and have inflation go wild. Do we increase taxes and how will that impact the economy.
On a personal front, I wonder with the downturn in the market will we have enough money to survive for the rest of our life. And does it matter if we don't survive getting the virus.
The bright light in my day is my awesome husband who has been so steady while I am emotional. And the texts from my kids and siblings that keep me connected to them despite the distance.
I have started writing to my grandkids the old fashioned way, fountain pen and paper! They probably think it is dumb but it feels good to me to communicate with them individually. I don't expect any of them to write back in this digital age but perhaps they will have a memory of the old fashioned ways of their grandmother or Grmama as they call me. Althought my last birthday card said to Glam-ma and I loved that!
And where does all the money we are sending and loaning come from? Do we print more money and have inflation go wild. Do we increase taxes and how will that impact the economy.
On a personal front, I wonder with the downturn in the market will we have enough money to survive for the rest of our life. And does it matter if we don't survive getting the virus.
The bright light in my day is my awesome husband who has been so steady while I am emotional. And the texts from my kids and siblings that keep me connected to them despite the distance.
I have started writing to my grandkids the old fashioned way, fountain pen and paper! They probably think it is dumb but it feels good to me to communicate with them individually. I don't expect any of them to write back in this digital age but perhaps they will have a memory of the old fashioned ways of their grandmother or Grmama as they call me. Althought my last birthday card said to Glam-ma and I loved that!
April 17, 2020 as of 8:00 AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,197,174 Deaths 147,612 Infected per million 282 DEATHS per million 19 US: 678,210 Deaths 34,641 Infected per million 2,049 DEATHS per million 105 CA: Total 28,156 Deaths 973 Infected per million 720 DEATHS per million 25 Connecticut: Total 15,884 Deaths 971 Infected per million 4,435 DEATHS per million 271 |
Friday
Florida: Total 23,340 Deaths 668 Infected per million 1,132 DEATHS per million 32 NY: Total 226,198 Deaths 16,106 Infected per million 11,529 DEATHS per million 821 NC: Total 5,608 Deaths 148 Infected per million 552 DEATHS per million 15 Texas: Total 16,638 Deaths 404 Infected per million 597 DEATHS per million 14 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1,867 Deaths 112 Infected per million 1,270 DEATHS per million 76 |
Cooler today, low 80s but super humid and showers and rain. Only a short walk today. Organized my sewing area in anticipation of my new machine if it ever ships.
Isolation seems to impact my motivation. Don't seem to have any energy.
April 16, 2020 as of 5:45 AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,094,839 Deaths 135,569 Infected per million 269 DEATHS per million 17 US: 644,348 Deaths 28,554 Infected per million 1,947 DEATHS per million 86 CA: Total 27,097 Deaths 889 Infected per million 693 DEATHS per million 23 Connecticut: Total 14,755 Deaths 868 Infected per million 4119 DEATHS per million 242 |
Thursday
Florida: Total 22,519 Deaths 614 Infected per million 1,0929 DEATHS per million 30 NY: Total 214,648 Deaths 11,586 Infected per million 10,940 DEATHS per million 591 NC: Total 5,381 Deaths 132 Infected per million 530 DEATHS per million 13 Texas: Total 16,009 Deaths 375 Infected per million 574 DEATHS per million 13 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1,816 Deaths 103 Infected per million 1.184 DEATHS per million 70 |
Another day in quarantine. I went to Costco for senior hours. I wanted to get some lamb and OJ and sweet potatoes. I am starting an elimination diet in a few days and lamb and sweet potatoes are allowed! I had my mask and gloves and was about 20th in line. I was there around 7:30 and doors opened at 8:00. We all lined up on the yellow lines with carts that had been disinfected. They had some toilet paper so I grabbed a pack as well as disinfecting wipes! Got my lamb and a few other things and was out in about 15 minutes. Costco has plastic that goes the whole way along the check out and the cashier takes the cart and unloads what he wants and then scans the rest with his scan gun. The receipt comes out on my side of the plastic and I get my cart on the other end of the counter. All the workers had masks and at the exit the checker is at a booth with plastic on three sides and you hold your receipt up so they can see it and then you get waived to go out the door. They only allow a certain number of people in at a time and when I left there were people still lined up to get in. So very impressed how they are protecting the customer and the workers. Way to go Costco.
I am reading a book on Intermittent fasting at the request on my new doc. The concept is to stop eating after dinner and then not eat for as long as you can wait the next day to rest your body and allow it to do the things that it needs to do other than digestion and insulin production. Will report on my blog when I am done. Kind of interesting to see some of the things I believed to be true are not really based on good science or any science for that matter.
I am reading a book on Intermittent fasting at the request on my new doc. The concept is to stop eating after dinner and then not eat for as long as you can wait the next day to rest your body and allow it to do the things that it needs to do other than digestion and insulin production. Will report on my blog when I am done. Kind of interesting to see some of the things I believed to be true are not really based on good science or any science for that matter.
April 15, 2020 as of 5:45 AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 2,012,063 Deaths 127,493 Infected per million 259 DEATHS per million 16 US: 614,246 Deaths 26,064 Infected per million 1,856 DEATHS per million 79 CA: Total 25,777 Deaths 789 Infected per million 659 DEATHS per million 20 Connecticut: Total 13,989 Deaths 671 Infected per million 3,906 DEATHS per million 187 |
Wednesday
Florida: Total 21,628 Deaths 571 Infected per million 1,049 DEATHS per million 28 NY: Total 203.123 Deaths 10,834 Infected per million 10,353 DEATHS per million 552 NC: Total 5,133 Deaths 113 Infected per million 505 DEATHS per million 11 Texas: Total 15,107 Deaths 350 Infected per million 542 DEATHS per million 13 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1,740 Deaths 103 Infected per million 1.184 DEATHS per million 70 |
Yesterday I spent several hours trying to sort out my CT Taxes. I went online to find out where my refund was only to find the return had been modified and they now wanted $1500 in taxes. I never received a letter from the state indicating the issue. I was able to find the return and went over the numbers and discovered I included a $2000 estimated payment that I made in 2019 but it was actually a payment made for tax year 2018. Ooops! So that made sense why they thought I owed money instead of a refund. But in my review of all the numbers I discovered that somehow I managed to omit entering the CT withholding on one or our 1099R forms into Turbo Tax. So now they owe me a bigger refund. Simple, right. Went on line to figure out how to file an amended return, but since i am filing as a part year resident I am having a hard time having the numbers work out. The system wants to calculate the tax on the full amount of the Federal Gross instead of the partial year amount. I will try again today to figure out how to enter the information. Otherwise I will have to file a paper form that I printed off of Turbo Tax.
It is HOT in Florida. July hot! And dry. Makes it hard to go out an walk in the heat. Trying to get out early to walk and do some exercise inside as well.
Encouraged that the numbers seem to be leveling off. Maybe this quarantine won't last all summer. Stay safe and healthy.
It is HOT in Florida. July hot! And dry. Makes it hard to go out an walk in the heat. Trying to get out early to walk and do some exercise inside as well.
Encouraged that the numbers seem to be leveling off. Maybe this quarantine won't last all summer. Stay safe and healthy.
April 14, 2020 as of 5:00:AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 1,933,875 Deaths 120,434 Infected per million 249 DEATHS per million 15 US: 587,173 Deaths 23,644 Infected per million 1,774 DEATHS per million 71 CA: Total 25,371 Deaths 731 Infected per million 648 DEATHS per million 19 Connecticut: Total 13,371 Deaths 625 Infected per million 3,733 DEATHS per million 174 |
Tuesday
Florida: Total 21,019 Deaths 499 Infected per million 1,020 DEATHS per million 24 NY: Total 195,655 Deaths 10,056 Infected per million 9,972 DEATHS per million 513 NC: Total 4,884 Deaths 107 Infected per million 481 DEATHS per million 11 Texas: Total 14,277 Deaths 295 Infected per million 512 DEATHS per million 11 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1,704 Deaths 92 Infected per million 1,159 DEATHS per million 63 |
I have been trying to make some masks for the last couple week all the while struggling with a sewing machine that is not working correctly. I have cleaned it, watched YouTube videos on troubleshooting, changed the bobbin, the needle, bought new thread, played with the tension. It seems to work on a test piece and then gets weird stitches once I start sewing. It occurred to me a couple days ago that the last time I tried to sew I ended up quitting in frustration due to the stitching being a little out of wack. So this weekend I made the decision to get a new machine. So I have been trying to compare machines and figure out what I want in a new machine. JoAnnes seems to be the place that carries a good variety of machines, but unfortunately I discovered yesterday there is not one machine to be found within a 40 minute drive of my house. Our local JoAnne's is open although they are limited the number of people in the store at a time, so there usually a big line outside waiting to get in. I started calling around yesterday and the local store has no machines. The stores that show limited stock, are either closed or not allowing you to buy for curbside pickup. All the other small shops that might have had machines were closed. Amazon has some available from third party sellers at full price. So back to JoAnnes online as they have all the machines at a discount.
I finally decided on a machine that is a little more than I planned to spend, but was substantially reduced in price so it ended up just a little more than I planned to spend and a lot more machine for the money. So now the question is when will I get it.
Meanwhile my brother Warren was able to get some hospital grade material that can be used for masks. I will experiment with my crummy machine so that I will be ready to go when my new machine arrives. Meanwhile no elastic is the biggest obstacle as that means making ties which are not optimal. I ordered some but it is coming from China in May maybe....
I finally decided on a machine that is a little more than I planned to spend, but was substantially reduced in price so it ended up just a little more than I planned to spend and a lot more machine for the money. So now the question is when will I get it.
Meanwhile my brother Warren was able to get some hospital grade material that can be used for masks. I will experiment with my crummy machine so that I will be ready to go when my new machine arrives. Meanwhile no elastic is the biggest obstacle as that means making ties which are not optimal. I ordered some but it is coming from China in May maybe....
April 13, 2020 as of 7:40:AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer Click here for Covid 19 Projections WORLD: 1,865,015 Deaths 115,136 Infected per million 240 DEATHS per million 15 US: 560,433 Deaths 22,115 Infected per million 1,693 DEATHS per million 67 CA: Total 23,287 Deaths 681 Infected per million 595 DEATHS per million 17 Connecticut: Total 12,035 Deaths 554 Infected per million 3,360 DEATHS per million 155 |
Monday
Florida: Total 19.895 Deaths 461 Infected per million 965 DEATHS per million 22 NY: Total 189,415 Deaths 9,385 Infected per million 9,654 DEATHS per million 478 NC: Total 4,562 Deaths 90 Infected per million 449 DEATHS per million 9 Texas: Total 13,640 Deaths 278 Infected per million 489 DEATHS per million 10 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1646 Deaths 80 Infected per million 1,120 DEATHS per million 54 |
Another week begins and the numbers continue to grow but the projections seem to be better. I provided a link at the top for the website that shows projections for the US and each state. They were only updated as of April 10th this morning but should be updated today. As of the 10th the peak for the US was supposed to be April 11th, so we will see if that holds.
Happy Easter 2020
April 12, 2020 as of 6:40:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,790,655 Deaths 109,654 Infected per million 230 DEATHS per million 14 US: 533.115 Deaths 20,580 Infected per million 1,611 DEATHS per million 62 CA: Total 22,409 Deaths 633 Infected per million 573 DEATHS per million 16 Connecticut: Total 11,510 Deaths 494 Infected per million 3,213 DEATHS per million 138 |
Sunday
Florida: Total 18,986 Deaths 446 Infected per million 921 DEATHS per million 22 NY: Total 181,144 Deaths 8,623 Infected per million 9,233 DEATHS per million 440 NC: Total 4,355 Deaths 87 Infected per million 429 DEATHS per million 9 Texas: Total 13,205 Deaths 267 Infected per million 473 DEATHS per million 10 Palm Beach Cty: Total 1,499 Deaths 79 Infected per million 1,019 DEATHS per million 54 |
I added Palm Beach County to the list today. As you can imagine the number of deaths are pretty high here with 82% being 65 and older. 60% are 75 and older. There are a lot of senior communities and facilities so more risk of exposure in Condo's and assisted living places with common elevators and hallways. Happy we are not in a Condo! They closed all the common community area's ages over a week ago but we have avoided them since the beginning of the shelter in place. So far we are healthy.
April 11, 2020 as of 7:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,710,581 Deaths 103,512 Infected per million 220 DEATHS per million 13 US: 503,177 Deaths 18,761 Infected per million 1,540 DEATHS per million 57 CA: Total 21,374 Deaths 598 Infected per million 546 DEATHS per million 15 Connecticut: Total 10,538 Deaths 448 Infected per million 2,942 DEATHS per million 125 |
Saturday
Florida: Total 17,968 Deaths 419 Infected per million 872 DEATHS per million 20 NY: Total 172,358 Deaths 7,844 Infected per million 8,785 DEATHS per million 400 NC: Total 4,088 Deaths 84 Infected per million 402 DEATHS per million 8 Texas: Total 12,186 Deaths 248 Infected per million 437 DEATHS per million 9 |
Today is my 73rd Birthday. I don't know where all the years went. Wow. But I have an awesome husband, three amazing daughters and son's in laws and 9 precious grandchildren and one step grand daughter. I have four incredible sisters and brothers in law and one special brother. And I get to live in a beautiful town home near the ocean which was always my dream. Life has been so good to me. Hope I have many more.
jApril 10, 2020 as of 6:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,614,405 Deaths 96,789 Infected per million 208 DEATHS per million 12 US: 467,698 Deaths 16,697 Infected per million 1,413 DEATHS per million 50 CA: Total 20,212 Deaths 559 Infected per million 517 DEATHS per million 14 Connecticut: Total 9,784 Deaths 380 Infected per million 2,732 DEATHS per million 106 |
Friday
Florida: Total 16,826 Deaths 371 Infected per million 816 DEATHS per million 18 NY: Total 161,504 Deaths 7,067 Infected per million 8,232 DEATHS per million 360 NC: Total 3,823 Deaths 75 Infected per million 376 DEATHS per million 7 Texas: Total 11,426 Deaths 222 Infected per million 410 DEATHS per million 8 |
Yesterday was a rest day. Went for a walk. Watched a little TV. Read a book, wrote a letter, made dinner and did a little laundry. But spent a lot of the day with my feet up. I banged my shin a few days ago and raised a pretty impressive hematoma. So just trying to give my body the tools to heal!
jApril 9, 2020 as of 6:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,529,194 Deaths 89,415 Infected per million 197 DEATHS per million 11 US: 435,160 Deaths 14,787 Infected per million 1,315 DEATHS per million 45 CA: Total 19,063 Deaths 507 Infected per million 487 DEATHS per million 13 Connecticut: Total 8,781 Deaths 335 Infected per million 2,452 DEATHS per million 94 |
Thursday
Florida: Total 15,698 Deaths 323 Infected per million 761 DEATHS per million 16 NY: Total 151,171 Deaths 6,268 Infected per million 7,705 DEATHS per million 319 NC: Total 3,562 Deaths 63 Infected per million 351 DEATHS per million 6 Texas: Total 10,065 Deaths 195 Infected per million 361 DEATHS per million 7 |
Yesterday I worked on my machine again and it seems to be fine when I test it but once I start sewing, the stitching is not right. Not sure what is going on. Made one pleated mask but not really that happy with the outcome. Will try a different pattern today. I would like to send some to my kids but I would not want anyone to see what they look like. So frustrating.
On a positive note, my grandkids are participating with providing content to my their website. covidcousins.com. This weeks assignment was to write a haiku! Take a look. They are all good and reflect the emotions of stay at home orders all over the country.
Yesterday my standing every three month order of Puffs tissue with lotion arrived after a short delay. I didn't think I would get them at all. Just in time as we are down to our last couple boxes. I was listening to some advice about handling mail and packages. They said to put it aside and wait 24 hours before you open it. The virus should be gone by then. So I have a big basket and we will put mail in there unless it is something critical which is probably none of it! Most of it will go straight to the recycle bin. And then of course hand washing and more hand washing. |
On my walk this week a cardinal was on the driveway and just danced around and smiled for the camera as I took a few pictures. Felt like a message of hope and renewal and that maybe this thing will be over soon.
April 8, 2020 as of 6:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,446,896 Deaths 83,087 Infected per million 186 DEATHS per million 11 US: 400,540 Deaths 12,857 Infected per million 1,210 DEATHS per million 39 CA: Total 17,620 Deaths 450 Infected per million 450 DEATHS per million 12 Connecticut: Total 7,781 Deaths 277 Infected per million 2,172 DEATHS per million 77 |
Wednesday
Florida: Total 14,747 Deaths 296 Infected per million 715 DEATHS per million 14 NY: Total 142,384 Deaths 5,489 Infected per million 7,257 DEATHS per million 280 NC: Total 3,321 Deaths 54 Infected per million 327 DEATHS per million 5 Texas: Total 8,939 Deaths 167 Infected per million 321 DEATHS per million 6 |
Smile!
You know if you keep a glass of wine in each hand you can’t accidentally touch your face.
This cleaning with alcohol is total b.s. NOTHING gets done after that first bottle.
Kind of starting to understand why pets try to run out of the house when the door opens.
You think it’s bad now? In twenty years our country will be run by people home schooled by day drinkers…
Day 7 at home and the dog is looking at me like, “See? This is why I chew the furniture.”
Home schooling question: Does having your children fix you mixed cocktails count as chemistry? (Sorry, I’m new at this)
Where’s your husband?
In the garden…
I didn’t see him.
You only need to dig a little.
I miss the days when we were terrified of Romaine lettuce. Ahh, the good times….
I swear my fridge just said, “What the hell do you want now?”
Coronavirus has turned us all into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food. We’re told “no” if we get too close to strangers. And we get really excited about car rides.
Whoever owes you money, go to their house now. They should be home.
This cleaning with alcohol is total b.s. NOTHING gets done after that first bottle.
Kind of starting to understand why pets try to run out of the house when the door opens.
You think it’s bad now? In twenty years our country will be run by people home schooled by day drinkers…
Day 7 at home and the dog is looking at me like, “See? This is why I chew the furniture.”
Home schooling question: Does having your children fix you mixed cocktails count as chemistry? (Sorry, I’m new at this)
Where’s your husband?
In the garden…
I didn’t see him.
You only need to dig a little.
I miss the days when we were terrified of Romaine lettuce. Ahh, the good times….
I swear my fridge just said, “What the hell do you want now?”
Coronavirus has turned us all into dogs. We roam the house all day looking for food. We’re told “no” if we get too close to strangers. And we get really excited about car rides.
Whoever owes you money, go to their house now. They should be home.
April 7, 2020 as of 8:15:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,361,598 Deaths 76,322 Infected per million 175 DEATHS per million 10 US: 367,659 Deaths 10,943 Infected per million 1,111 DEATHS per million 33 CA: Total 16,362 Deaths 387 Infected per million 418 DEATHS per million 10 Connecticut: Total 6,906 Deaths 206 Infected per million 1,928 DEATHS per million 58 |
Tuesday
Florida: Total 13,629 Deaths 254 Infected per million 661 DEATHS per million 12 NY: Total 131,916 Deaths 4,758 Infected per million 6,724 DEATHS per million 243 NC: Total 3,039 Deaths 48 Infected per million 299 DEATHS per million 5 Texas: Total 8,088 Deaths 151 Infected per million 290 DEATHS per million 5 |
Today I took a trip to JoAnne's. They are limiting the number of people in the store to 15. One comes out, and one comes in. Outside they had the sidewalk marked off in 6 foot lines. About half the people were wearing masks. All were there for mask making stuff. No elastic at JoAnnes which I already knew. So I got in and bought thread and of course it was buy three get two free. I was going to buy white and black, but had to get 5 just because. So I now have three white, one black and one winter white. They were out of white. Felt like a hoarder, so if anyone needs thread......... let me know. LOL.
April 6, 2020 as of 5:30:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,282,041 Deaths 70,172 Infected per million 165 DEATHS per million 9 US: 338,851 Deaths 9,620 Infected per million 1,018 DEATHS per million 29 CA: Total 15,201 Deaths 350 Infected per million 389 DEATHS per million 9 Connecticut: Total 5,675 Deaths 165 Infected per million 1584 DEATHS per million 53 |
Monday
Florida: Total 12,350 Deaths 221 Infected per million 599 DEATHS per million 11 NY: Total 123,018 Deaths 4,159 Infected per million 6,270 DEATHS per million 212 NC: Total 2,677 Deaths 39 Infected per million 264 DEATHS per million 4 Texas: Total 7.045 Deaths 133 Infected per million 253 DEATHS per million 5 |
My first mask I made out of t-shirt material. I had to switch the needed to a normal sharp needed to try a mask on normal woven fabric. After sewing a couple seams I realized the tension is way off. I took the bobbin out and it was almost out of thread as is the spool on top and lo and behold I have no thread. How do could I be out of white thread! I tried Amazon and of course they are out of thread. The local JoAnne's is open and I called and they have thread! Tomorrow I will venture out and hopefully get some thread and that will fix the issue with my sewing machine.
April 5, 2020 as of 5:30:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,213647 Deaths 65,500 Infected per million 156 DEATHS per million 8 US: 311,637 Deaths 8,454 Infected per million 941 DEATHS per million 26 CA: Total 13,929 Deaths 321 Infected per million 356 DEATHS per million 8 Connecticut: Total 5,276 Deaths 165 Infected per million 1473 DEATHS per million 46 |
Sunday
Florida: Total 11,545 Deaths 195 Infected per million 560 DEATHS per million 9 NY: Total 103,476 Deaths 3,218 Infected per million 5850 DEATHS per million 182 NC: Total 2509 Deaths 33 Infected per million 247 DEATHS per million 3 Texas: Total 6,359 Deaths 111 Infected per million 228 DEATHS per million 4 |
Found a quick and easy way to make a mask. It might be a good option as a cover for the N95 masks to make them last longer as well. Cut the sleeve off a men's Tshirt. Best if you cut on the shirt side so you have a seam along the cut edge. Just pull it over your head with the finished edge of the sleeve over the nose. In the picture I cut on the sleeve side of the seam so the bottom is unfinished and I think won't hold up very well when you wash it.
I finally got my sewing machine up and running and made a sample mask. It went pretty well. I used a shoe lace to tie it on. But after watching the video I realize I put the loop on the bottom and not the top. I think the elastic I ordered will work better. Also I can't find the florist wire I thought I had. Will look again tomorrow in case it is tucked away somewhere and I overlooked it. I did find some twist ties from garbage bags and stripped the paper off the wired. Tried to put two wires together but they are not strong enough. So I might try 3 or 4. Tomorrow I will make a second try!
Meanwhile, we remain at home.
Meanwhile, we remain at home.
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April 4, 2020 as of 7:30:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,131,113 Deaths 60,166 Infected per million 132.6 DEATHS per million 7.7 US: 277,533 Deaths 7,403 Infected per million 838.5 DEATHS per million 22.4 CA: Total 12,581 Deaths 285 Infected per million 315 DEATHS per million 7.1 Connecticut: Total 4,914 Deaths 131 Infected per million 1378.3 DEATHS per million 36.7 |
Saturday
Florida: Total 10,268 Deaths 170 Infected per million 478.1 DEATHS per million 7.9 NY: Total 103,476 Deaths 3,218 Infected per million 5319,1 DEATHS per million 165.4 NC: Total 2,328 Deaths 28 Infected per million 221.9 DEATHS per million 2.7 Texas: Total 5,658 Deaths 97 Infected per million 195.1 DEATHS per million 3.3 |
Yesterday I planned to set up to make cloth masks. I managed to get a card table set up in my office. Did a lot of research online, ordered some elastic and fabric. Learned how to make t-shirt yarn which I will try today. Talked by text to my sister who has made a few masks already, so she had some good tips. Spent the rest of the day, going for a walk, doing a zoom call with my sister June and texting with my kids. Found a no sew way to make a mask with a bandana!
So today I will try to make more forward progress on the masks.
So today I will try to make more forward progress on the masks.
April 3, 2020 as of 7:30:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 1,030,654 Deaths 54,229 Infected per million 132.6 DEATHS per million 7 US: 245,442 Deaths 6,098 Infected per million 741.5 DEATHS per million 18.4 CA: Total 11,207 Deaths 246 Infected per million 280.6 DEATHS per million 6.2 Connecticut: Total 3,824 Deaths 112 Infected per million 1072.6 DEATHS per million 31.4 |
Friday
Florida: Total 9,008 Deaths 144 Infected per million 419.4 DEATHS per million 6.7 NY: Total 93,053 Deaths 2,538 Infected per million 4,783.3 DEATHS per million 130.5 NC: Total 2,023 Deaths 18 Infected per million 192.9 DEATHS per million 1.7 Texas: Total 4,823 Deaths 77 Infected per million 166.33 DEATHS per million 2.7 |
Who would have ever imagined a million people worldwide would have this virus. and almost a quarter million in the US. Really crazy to think the despite the China experience we have such little real science about how this spreads or how to treat it.
These Projections. show how much uncertainty there is about the progress of this disease but clearly it will not be over in the short term and although the peak will come by end of May or Early June, those at risk, I believe, will still be staying at home through the summer. For us that will bring us into the hurricane season and the newest prediction is for a more active season and 3 major ones. So at least the talking heads will have something else to talk about. And all the stuff I have stocked up might be needed for a hurricane if we haven't used it by then.
These Projections. show how much uncertainty there is about the progress of this disease but clearly it will not be over in the short term and although the peak will come by end of May or Early June, those at risk, I believe, will still be staying at home through the summer. For us that will bring us into the hurricane season and the newest prediction is for a more active season and 3 major ones. So at least the talking heads will have something else to talk about. And all the stuff I have stocked up might be needed for a hurricane if we haven't used it by then.
This is what the Costco line looked like earlier this week 40 minutes before the 8:00 senior hours and that is after a lot of people left when they heard there was no paper products. Thankfully we brought the N95 masks from Andover. My cheeks are so high the mask and my glasses battle. Need to lose some weight in my face so the mask fits better. LOL.
Meanwhile, in addition to Covid-19 and Hurricane threats, we are in the midst of a bad drought so there is a high probability of fires here in south Florida. So the masks may be needed for multiple reasons.
Be well and be safe and healthy out there.
Be well and be safe and healthy out there.
April 2, 2020 as of 5:30:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 940.733 Deaths 47,518 Infected per million 121 DEATHS per million 6.1 US: 215,344 Deaths 5,112 Infected per million 650.6 DEATHS per million 15.4 CA: Total 9.936 Deaths 215 Infected per million 248.8 DEATHS per million 5.4 Connecticut: Total 3,557 Deaths 85 Infected per million 997.7 DEATHS per million 23.8 |
Thursday
Florida: Total 7,773 Deaths 101 Infected per million 361.9 DEATHS per million 4.7 NY: Total 83,901 Deaths 2,219 Infected per million 4312.9 DEATHS per million 114.1 NC: Total 1,717 Deaths 15 Infected per million 163.7 DEATHS per million 1.4 Texas: Total 4,068 Deaths 60 Infected per million 140.3 DEATHS per million 2.1 |
Florida Governor has closed down the state. There are still a few rural counties with few cases but the numbers in South Florida are skyrocketing.
There are cruise ships full of several hundred sick people and four dead, that wants to dock here in Fort Lauderdale. The Governor first said no and now I guess they are considering letting Florida residents off the ship but not the foreign nationals. We don't have the capacity at the hospitals to treat that many people all at once. The cruise line transferred all the healthy people to another ship a week or so ago. I feel for the people on the ship as well as the hospital workers who are already slammed. Glad I am not having to make the decision.
Projections. Click here for an interactive site.
US deaths Peak mid April but Total deaths don't level off till June. Each state has a different projection. Not very encouraging.
There are cruise ships full of several hundred sick people and four dead, that wants to dock here in Fort Lauderdale. The Governor first said no and now I guess they are considering letting Florida residents off the ship but not the foreign nationals. We don't have the capacity at the hospitals to treat that many people all at once. The cruise line transferred all the healthy people to another ship a week or so ago. I feel for the people on the ship as well as the hospital workers who are already slammed. Glad I am not having to make the decision.
Projections. Click here for an interactive site.
US deaths Peak mid April but Total deaths don't level off till June. Each state has a different projection. Not very encouraging.
April 1, 2020 as of 1:52:PM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 912,565 Deaths 45,541 Infected per million 117.4 DEATHS per million 5.9 US: 205,036 Deaths 4,516 Infected per million 619.4 DEATHS per million 13.6 CA: Total 8,704 Deaths 184 Infected per million 217.9 DEATHS per million 4.6 Connecticut: Total 3,128 Deaths 69 Infected per million 877.3 DEATHS per million 19.4 |
Wednesday
Florida: Total 6,955 Deaths 87 Infected per million 323.8 DEATHS per million 4.1 NY: Total 83,712 Deaths 1,941 Infected per million 4303.2 DEATHS per million 99.8 NC: Total 1,584 Deaths 10 Infected per million 151 DEATHS per million 1.9 Texas: Total 3,716 Deaths 56 Infected per million 128.2 DEATHS per million 1.9 |
I just posted the April 1st numbers as or 1:52 PM. In 13 days (March 19 to now) US went from just under 10,000 cases to over 200,000 cases. and 155 death to over 4,500.
I have to admit that it was concerning two weeks ago, scary a week ago and now just frightening.
They opened up more testing locally in our county and in a lot of places in Florida so I am sure that accounts for the ever increasing number of cases, but you can't rationalize the increasing number of deaths and the tally per million that is increasing. That is a pretty hard number. My heart goes out to all the people in hot spots and I wish everyone would take this seriously and stay home so they don't become a vector to spread this any faster than the already overworked and stressed medical community can manage.
I am talking to my daughters about how they were coping with being home and how they were dealing with feeding families and home schooling and some of them working every day as well. It is a lot for them to deal with. And the uncertainty of when this might peak and life return to something that approached normal is overwhelming to all of us. Will they be able to make summer plans? commit to summer camps, vacations etc. They have all that school will not resume this year and the parents and kids are all grieving no proms, graduations, 8th grade activities, 4th grade picnics etc. and all the other traditions for each grade that kids look forward to. No soccer, lacross, etc etc etc.
As for me, I am trying to adapt to just being home all day. Now that the house is done I thought I would be getting involved in some local activities and classes but that is on hold for now as it meeting new people here. But on the plus side, I have spent a lot of time texting and communicating with my kids an some of my grandkids so there is always a silver lining.
My biopsy for the lesion I had removed came back with clear margins so I am blessed again with good health.
This afternoon I am going to use up some over ripe bananas and make healthy oatmeal banana bread with whole wheat flour. Yum!
Stay safe stay home and be healthy everyone.
I have to admit that it was concerning two weeks ago, scary a week ago and now just frightening.
They opened up more testing locally in our county and in a lot of places in Florida so I am sure that accounts for the ever increasing number of cases, but you can't rationalize the increasing number of deaths and the tally per million that is increasing. That is a pretty hard number. My heart goes out to all the people in hot spots and I wish everyone would take this seriously and stay home so they don't become a vector to spread this any faster than the already overworked and stressed medical community can manage.
I am talking to my daughters about how they were coping with being home and how they were dealing with feeding families and home schooling and some of them working every day as well. It is a lot for them to deal with. And the uncertainty of when this might peak and life return to something that approached normal is overwhelming to all of us. Will they be able to make summer plans? commit to summer camps, vacations etc. They have all that school will not resume this year and the parents and kids are all grieving no proms, graduations, 8th grade activities, 4th grade picnics etc. and all the other traditions for each grade that kids look forward to. No soccer, lacross, etc etc etc.
As for me, I am trying to adapt to just being home all day. Now that the house is done I thought I would be getting involved in some local activities and classes but that is on hold for now as it meeting new people here. But on the plus side, I have spent a lot of time texting and communicating with my kids an some of my grandkids so there is always a silver lining.
My biopsy for the lesion I had removed came back with clear margins so I am blessed again with good health.
This afternoon I am going to use up some over ripe bananas and make healthy oatmeal banana bread with whole wheat flour. Yum!
Stay safe stay home and be healthy everyone.
March 31th, 2020 as of 7:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 799,723 Deaths 38,721 Infected per million 102.9 DEATHS per million 5 US: 164,359 Deaths 3,173 Infected per million 496.5 DEATHS per million 9.6 CA: Total 7,426 Deaths 149 Infected per million 185.9 DEATHS per million 3.7 Connecticut: Total 2,627 Deaths 51 Infected per million 736.8 DEATHS per million 14.3 |
Tuesday
Florida: Total 5,704 Deaths 71 Infected per million 265.6 DEATHS per million 3.3 NY: Total 67,325 Deaths 1,242 Infected per million 3460.8 DEATHS per million 69 NC: Total 1,373 Deaths 7 Infected per million 130.9 DEATHS per million 1.6 Texas: Total 3,184 Deaths 47 Infected per million 109.8 DEATHS per million 1.6 |
Another beautiful day in paradise. Going to be on the warm side today, maybe as high as 90 but a cold front is on the way for Thursday with the high of 80. So blessed to have a courtyard to sit and enjoy the nice weather. We never got around to buying an umbrella to out there. I have been looking at bases online that you fill with water. In hurricane season, we have to bring everything into the house so that seems like an easy way to do it. At the same there is another one that is on wheels that you fill with bricks and sand. But that would entail a trip to Home Depot so I think I will probably go with the water one that I can buy online.
March 30th, 2020 as of 9:00:AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD: 737,532 Deaths 34,997 Infected per million 94.9 DEATHS per million 4.5 US: 142,793 Deaths 2,490 Infected per million 431.4 DEATHS per million 7.5 CA: Total 6,358 Deaths 132 Infected per million 159.2 DEATHS per million 3.3 Connecticut: Total 1,992 Deaths 34 Infected per million 558.7 DEATHS per million 9.5 |
Monday
Florida: Total 4,950 Deaths 60 Infected per million 230.5 DEATHS per million 2.8 NY: Total 59,648 Deaths 965 Infected per million 3,066.2 DEATHS per million 49.6 NC: Total 1,167 Deaths 7 Infected per million 111.3 DEATHS per million .7 Texas: Total 2,808 Deaths 38 Infected per million 96.8 DEATHS per million 1.3 |
Another beautiful day today. Blue skies, 80s. This picture was posted by someone on FB showing the empty beaches and the Juno Beach Pier that remains closed.
No much exciting today, I did laundry, sheets, towels and clothes.
I am also working on a website for my grandkids to share their experience with this historic pandemic.
They voted on covidcousins.com as the name of the website. There will be a picture page but to keep them safe that page will have a password to keep the general public out. Hopefully some of them will actually send me some things they wrote to share on the site!
No much exciting today, I did laundry, sheets, towels and clothes.
I am also working on a website for my grandkids to share their experience with this historic pandemic.
They voted on covidcousins.com as the name of the website. There will be a picture page but to keep them safe that page will have a password to keep the general public out. Hopefully some of them will actually send me some things they wrote to share on the site!
I set up my Bosu ball in the TV room so I can use it while watching TV. Since my ankle is weak and my feet are old I feel like my balance is getting really bad. So I will try to spend some time every day working on my Bosu ball.
March 29th, 2020 as of 7:10 AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD Active Cases: 677,705 Deaths 31,737 Infected per million 87.2 DEATHS per million 4.1 US Active Cases; 123,781 Deaths 2,229 Infected per million 374.0 DEATHS per million 6.7 CA: Total 5,683 Deaths 121 Infected per million 142.3 DEATHS per million 3 Connecticut: Total 1,524 Deaths 33 Infected per million 427.5 DEATHS per million 9.3 |
Sunday
Florida: Total 4,038 Deaths 56 Infected per million 188.0 DEATHS per million 2.6 NY: Total 53,455 Deaths 883 Infected per million 2747.8 DEATHS per million 45.4 NC: Total 1,022 Deaths 3 Infected per million 97.4 DEATHS per million .4 Texas: Total 2,329 Deaths 30 Infected per million 80.3 DEATHS per million 1.0 |
Sunday Morning Zoom Coffee with my Siblings!
After my mom died, some of my siblings would gather on Sunday morning with my father for coffee and sometimes donuts or pastery or sometimes we would get out the potato chips and Cheeto's! He loved having us all there and depending on what else was going on in our lives usually had 3 or 4 of us out of 6 were there each week.
After my dad passed three years ago we decided we would continue to meet and we did it at his house as we sorted out the estate and then started roatating from house to house. It was an awesome way to stay connected. Then, last year, Beverly moved to Madison, CT about an hour away, and then Debbie moved to North Carolina and finally we moved to Florida. Still the coffee hour continued with whoever was available each Sunday.
Now here we are March 2020, and we are all practicing social distancing as the youngest of the 6 is about to be 61 and the oldest about to be 77. Today we did a Zoom Sunday Coffee and after a few technical issues, some that we resolved and some that still need to be fixed, we spent two happy hours together. It was so amazing to be together again face to computer face with all my sisters and brother. Perhaps the silver lining in the social distancing is that we will make a bigger effort to spend time together apart. It seems like 6 us a a good number of people to have on the Zoom having the spouses sit in was nice to see their faces as well. Truly a Sunday morning celebration of love and life and family. Loved it, and love all my wonderful siblings.
After my mom died, some of my siblings would gather on Sunday morning with my father for coffee and sometimes donuts or pastery or sometimes we would get out the potato chips and Cheeto's! He loved having us all there and depending on what else was going on in our lives usually had 3 or 4 of us out of 6 were there each week.
After my dad passed three years ago we decided we would continue to meet and we did it at his house as we sorted out the estate and then started roatating from house to house. It was an awesome way to stay connected. Then, last year, Beverly moved to Madison, CT about an hour away, and then Debbie moved to North Carolina and finally we moved to Florida. Still the coffee hour continued with whoever was available each Sunday.
Now here we are March 2020, and we are all practicing social distancing as the youngest of the 6 is about to be 61 and the oldest about to be 77. Today we did a Zoom Sunday Coffee and after a few technical issues, some that we resolved and some that still need to be fixed, we spent two happy hours together. It was so amazing to be together again face to computer face with all my sisters and brother. Perhaps the silver lining in the social distancing is that we will make a bigger effort to spend time together apart. It seems like 6 us a a good number of people to have on the Zoom having the spouses sit in was nice to see their faces as well. Truly a Sunday morning celebration of love and life and family. Loved it, and love all my wonderful siblings.
March 28th, 2020 as of 7:10 AM Eastern Daylight time
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD Active Cases: 613,828 Deaths 28,229 Infected per million 69.8 DEATHs per million 3.1 US Active Cases; 104,256 Deaths 1,704 Infected per million 315.0 DEATHs per million 5.1 CA: Total 4,905 Deaths 102 Infected per million 122.8 DEATHs per million 2.6 Connecticut: Total 1,291 Deaths 27 Infected per million 362.1 DEATHs per million 7.6 |
Florida: Total 3,198 Deaths 46 Infected per million 148.9 DEATHs per million 2.1 NY: Total 46,262 Deaths 606 Infected per million 2,378.1 DEATHs per million 31.2 NC: Total 880 Deaths 3 Infected per million 83.9 DEATHs per million 0.03 Texas: Total 1,950 Deaths 26 Infected per million 67.3 DEATHs per million 0.8 |
The weather in Florida has been stellar, Highs of low 80,s not very humid, light breeze, low waves. Perfect beach days........So sad to be barred from walking in the sand and along the edge of the water.
So this morning despite my bunion and my arthritis and sore toe screamed stay home and be a couch potato, put on my walking shoes and headed to the ocean to catch another glimpse and hear the sound of the waves breaking. My time was terrible but I pushed on. There was an amazing surprise when I got there. Either the town or someone who lives nearby moved the barriers to the bottom of the stairs so now it is possible to almost be sitting on the beach and taking it in with all the senses. I sat on the step for a long time resting and soaking in the sun and sound and smells before I headed back home
The numbers are growing in Florida. Palm Beach has one of the highest concentrations of seniors and yet they have only tested a total of about 1500 people here so it is no surprise that as we test more people the numbers rise.
FEMA denied Palm Beach's request for a local testing place so the Governor says he is going to use the National Guard and set one up. Will be interesting to see if he is even able to get the testing material. What we really need is a faster test. Some wait a week or more for results.
I think we really need the antibody test to see who has immunity so those people can get back to moving around and working etc. I bet there are a ton of people who are both actively infected and also a ton who have an immunity.
We went to the carwash today. We have a place where they do a hand wash for a reasonable price. I met the owner, Hector last fall when we moved to Florida. He was just starting his new business behind a gas station and since he wasn't crowded became or go to place. Richard and I both drove there and only wanted an exterior wash, so he let us stay in the car and drive to the wash area. So other than handing him cash, no contact. I then went to the Great Greek for greek salad and chicken skewers. They usually have lamb ones as well, but not with their new limited menu. They have curbside pickup so I handed cash and was on my way.
In the afternoon we did our Zoom with all the grand kids. So much fun and so chaotic with lots of movement. I loved seeing all their faces and they mostly all agreed that they liked distance learning since they could be finished faster then when they had to spend the whole day in school, but they all miss their friends. We decided we might try it again with just the kids and no adults to moderate and see how that goes.
More tomorrow
So this morning despite my bunion and my arthritis and sore toe screamed stay home and be a couch potato, put on my walking shoes and headed to the ocean to catch another glimpse and hear the sound of the waves breaking. My time was terrible but I pushed on. There was an amazing surprise when I got there. Either the town or someone who lives nearby moved the barriers to the bottom of the stairs so now it is possible to almost be sitting on the beach and taking it in with all the senses. I sat on the step for a long time resting and soaking in the sun and sound and smells before I headed back home
The numbers are growing in Florida. Palm Beach has one of the highest concentrations of seniors and yet they have only tested a total of about 1500 people here so it is no surprise that as we test more people the numbers rise.
FEMA denied Palm Beach's request for a local testing place so the Governor says he is going to use the National Guard and set one up. Will be interesting to see if he is even able to get the testing material. What we really need is a faster test. Some wait a week or more for results.
I think we really need the antibody test to see who has immunity so those people can get back to moving around and working etc. I bet there are a ton of people who are both actively infected and also a ton who have an immunity.
We went to the carwash today. We have a place where they do a hand wash for a reasonable price. I met the owner, Hector last fall when we moved to Florida. He was just starting his new business behind a gas station and since he wasn't crowded became or go to place. Richard and I both drove there and only wanted an exterior wash, so he let us stay in the car and drive to the wash area. So other than handing him cash, no contact. I then went to the Great Greek for greek salad and chicken skewers. They usually have lamb ones as well, but not with their new limited menu. They have curbside pickup so I handed cash and was on my way.
In the afternoon we did our Zoom with all the grand kids. So much fun and so chaotic with lots of movement. I loved seeing all their faces and they mostly all agreed that they liked distance learning since they could be finished faster then when they had to spend the whole day in school, but they all miss their friends. We decided we might try it again with just the kids and no adults to moderate and see how that goes.
More tomorrow
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March 27th as of 7:00 AM EDT
Click here for the worldometer numbers WORLD Active Cases:542,533 Deaths 24,369 Infected per million 69.8 DEATHs per million 3.1 US Active Cases; 85,749 Deaths 1,304 Infected per million 259.1 DEATHs per million 3.9 CA: Total 4,052 Deaths 83 Infected per million 101.5 DEATHs per million 2.1 Connecticut: Total 1,012 Deaths 21 Infected per million 283.8 DEATHs per million 5.9 |
Florida: Total 2,484 Deaths 29 Infected per million 115.7 DEATHs per million 1.4 NY: Total 38,977 Deaths 466 Infected per million 2003.6 DEATHs per million 24 NC: Total 829 Deaths 2 Infected per million 79 DEATHs per million 0.2 Texas: Total 1,662 Deaths 23 Infected per million 57.3 DEATHs per million .08v |
Today the Governor finally send national guard to Palm Beach International to meet all the flights from up north and advise all travelers to self isolate for 14 days. They have been doing it at the larger airports like Miami and Fort Lauderdale, but somehow thought PBI was too small.
He also issued an executive order to stop all cars coming from the West, especially any with LA plates to advise them that they are also required to self isolate. Some cities are issuing a shelter in place and told not leave home.
The Farmers market that usually supplies restaurants in the area is trying to keep their farmers afloat so they have started a new drive up fresh produce site. They have set boxes of produce, $10 cash only, no limit. You just drive up and they hand it to you. Sounds a lot safer than going to the grocery store for it. Might give it a try next week.
Yesterday besides working on my website diary, I played with Zoom to with the goal of having Sunday Coffee with all my siblings. Now that everyone is pretty much self isolating, it seems like a good option. There are limits on how the length time if you have more than 3 people unless you have the teacher version of Zoom. So after trying it out with my sister Sandy and Debbie and running into some technical issues, I turned to my baby sister Beverly who is a teacher and has a lot more experience than me. She will take the lead and try to get everyone up and running.
Tomorrow my three daughters and I will attempt a meeting with all the grandkids and of course Grampa Richard. Will let you know how that works out tomorrow.
He also issued an executive order to stop all cars coming from the West, especially any with LA plates to advise them that they are also required to self isolate. Some cities are issuing a shelter in place and told not leave home.
The Farmers market that usually supplies restaurants in the area is trying to keep their farmers afloat so they have started a new drive up fresh produce site. They have set boxes of produce, $10 cash only, no limit. You just drive up and they hand it to you. Sounds a lot safer than going to the grocery store for it. Might give it a try next week.
Yesterday besides working on my website diary, I played with Zoom to with the goal of having Sunday Coffee with all my siblings. Now that everyone is pretty much self isolating, it seems like a good option. There are limits on how the length time if you have more than 3 people unless you have the teacher version of Zoom. So after trying it out with my sister Sandy and Debbie and running into some technical issues, I turned to my baby sister Beverly who is a teacher and has a lot more experience than me. She will take the lead and try to get everyone up and running.
Tomorrow my three daughters and I will attempt a meeting with all the grandkids and of course Grampa Richard. Will let you know how that works out tomorrow.
March 26th. as of 5:12 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer WORLD Active Cases: 473,347 Deaths 21,344 Infected Population per million 60.9 DEATHs per million 2.7 US Active Cases; 68,489 Deaths 1,032 Infected Population per million 206.9 DEATHs per million 3.1 CA: Total 3158 Deaths 67 Infected Population per million 79.1 DEATHs per million 1.7 Connecticut: Total 875 Deaths 19 Infected Population per million 245.4 DEATHs per million 5.3 |
Florida: Total 1,977 Deaths 23 Infected Population per million 92 DEATHs per million 1.1 NY: Total 33.013 Deaths 366 Infected per million 1697.0 DEATHs per million 18.8 NC: Total 567 Deaths 2 Infected Population per million 54.1 DEATHs per million 0.2 Texas: Total 1,155 Deaths 15 Infected Population per million 39.8 DEATHs per million 0.5 |
I added New York to the list to put all the other numbers in perspective. Half of the US cases are in NY and if you add the tri-state area of NY, NJ and CT they account for almost half the deaths.
The issue we have is that so many flights are coming into Florida every day from New York and NJ bringing all that virus with them. Kind of funny, you can't fly into Florida from China or Italy, but you can freely come from NY. Florida National Guard is meeting planes from New York and asking every person to self quarantine for 14 days, but what they are finding is that many New Yonkers are going about their business, spreading their alleged infection. It is not terribly surprising as we have run into a lot of arrogant, rude, entitled New Yonkers as snow birds. There are also lots of really nice ones.....but....still to just disregard 14 days of self isolation when you are coming from the epicenter is just wrong. It is a criminal offense to ignore and I suspect when this is over if there are people who spread the disease by disregarding the quarantine they will be charged. Unfortunately, right now there are not resources to charge them. Jails don't want them, so what do you do with them.
Yesterday, took a walk to the beach and yup, it is still there and still closed! Richard went to the Juno Beach Pier and that was totally closed down now too.
The issue we have is that so many flights are coming into Florida every day from New York and NJ bringing all that virus with them. Kind of funny, you can't fly into Florida from China or Italy, but you can freely come from NY. Florida National Guard is meeting planes from New York and asking every person to self quarantine for 14 days, but what they are finding is that many New Yonkers are going about their business, spreading their alleged infection. It is not terribly surprising as we have run into a lot of arrogant, rude, entitled New Yonkers as snow birds. There are also lots of really nice ones.....but....still to just disregard 14 days of self isolation when you are coming from the epicenter is just wrong. It is a criminal offense to ignore and I suspect when this is over if there are people who spread the disease by disregarding the quarantine they will be charged. Unfortunately, right now there are not resources to charge them. Jails don't want them, so what do you do with them.
Yesterday, took a walk to the beach and yup, it is still there and still closed! Richard went to the Juno Beach Pier and that was totally closed down now too.
Palm Beach County closed all non essential businesses yesterday including golf courses. Richard plays north of us in Martin and Jensen county and they are still open. They have changed to rules so you no longer hit out of sand traps and have to touch the rake and you don't take the pin out of the cup. In addition they are offering discounts to walkers and are only putting one person in a cart so it is easy to maintain social distancing and still be able to get out and play. Richard takes wipes and washes his hands at every opportunity. The two counties south of us, Broward and Miami-Dade are the epicenter of the virus in Florida and our county, Palm Beach is the next most infected. Pretty scary.
Our local grocery store has senior hour from 7:00 to 8:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So yesterday I arrived at 6:40 and was # 11 in line! They managed it pretty well and the shelves were pretty well stocked. I took the biggest package of TP even though it was not Charmin, but you could only take one. I got milk and yogurt and cereal and veggies and a big cantaloupe, picked up my prescription and was home by 7:30! So it was a good outing. I had wipes to hold the cart and a N95 mask left over from painting projects for some protection. So now we are pretty well set for the next week or two. I have tried to do curbside pickup or delivery, but the things I really wanted are never in stock to order online. Felt like I had minimal exposure and I had to get my new estrogen prescription anyway.
You all be safe out there.
You all be safe out there.
March 25 as of 5:12 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer WORLD Active Cases; 425,323 Deaths 18,944 Infected per million 54.7 DEATHs per million 2.4 US Active Cases; 54,941 Deaths 784 Infected per million 166.0 DEATHs per million 2.4 CA: Total 2,617 Deaths 55 Infected per million 65.5 DEATHs per million 1.4 Connecticut: Total 618 Deaths 12 Infected per million 173.3 DEATHs per million 3.4 |
Florida: Total 1,467 Deaths 20 Infected per million 68.3 DEATHs per million 0.9 NC: Total 498 Deaths 0 Infected per million 47.5 DEATHs per million 0.0 Texas: Total 1,023 Deaths 12 Infected per million 35.3 DEATHs per million 0.4hh |
Infection numbers have about doubled in the 4 days since I started tracking. I think much of that is a result of more testing. There is a group that is close to being able to test if you have the antibody for the virus meaning you have had it with or without symptoms and therefore are probably immune. It would allow some people to move more freely knowing they are probably immune.
I have a new book to read. My new doctor and I discussed HRT and she asked me to read the book called Estrogen Matters. I was on HRT from 1989 when I had my ovaries removed until about 5 years ago when doctors felt it was dangerous to take. This book talks about how the reports of the risk of Estrogen was schewed by a prior bias and how they did data mining to prove their premise. I told her I thought my general heath has declined since going off Estrogen. So we are exploring restarting it. I will let you know what I think after reading the book. I tried to order it on Amazon but it was a mid April delivery, so I downloaded it to my Kindle.
I have a new book to read. My new doctor and I discussed HRT and she asked me to read the book called Estrogen Matters. I was on HRT from 1989 when I had my ovaries removed until about 5 years ago when doctors felt it was dangerous to take. This book talks about how the reports of the risk of Estrogen was schewed by a prior bias and how they did data mining to prove their premise. I told her I thought my general heath has declined since going off Estrogen. So we are exploring restarting it. I will let you know what I think after reading the book. I tried to order it on Amazon but it was a mid April delivery, so I downloaded it to my Kindle.
Tuesday March 24, 2020
as of 5:25 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 392,336
Deaths 17,147
Infected per million 50.5
US Active Cases; 46,168
Deaths 582
Infected per million 139.5
CA: Total 2,162
Deaths 43
Infected per million 54.1
Connecticut: Total 415
Deaths 10
Infected per million 116.4
Florida: Total 1,227
Deaths 18
Infected per million 57.1
NC: Total 410
Deaths 0
Infected per million 39.1
Texas: Total 826
Deaths 9
Infected per million 28.5
Yesterday was a quiet day here in paradise. Catch up on a lot of paperwork. A little time reading, doing laundry etc. Mentally beginning to feel isolated. I guess even trip to the store used to provide a lot of human contact. They will probably close the golf courses here this week. Two southern counties are already closed.
I am having a televideo first visit with my new doctor which will be interesting. Had to fill out an extensive new patient form. So we will see how that goes.
Thursday is my appointment for the excision of the squamous cell carcinoma lesion on my chest. Since it is a kind of skin cancer that can spread if not removed, I think it is important to have it done. Who knows how long the dermatologist will be taking patients.
Getting to the end of the milk so that will be the next adventure to find that. My Next Door app has people reporting that they are finding shelves stocked in some smaller stores. And everyone is starting to offer early senior shopping days. Spring break kids should be heading out and a lot of snow birds are gone.
The FL. Governor reported the number of flights from NY, NJ and Ct to Florida has increased to 190 a day as the shelter in place rules are in place in NY now. So he is now requiring that anyone coming from NY will have to self isolate for 14 days and not with family as that would infect them. Not clear yet where they will be able to isolate. So that should be a circus at the airports today!
All the grands are now doing distance learning and getting back into a routine.
Stay safe out there everyone.
You are all on my mind and in my heart.
as of 5:25 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 392,336
Deaths 17,147
Infected per million 50.5
US Active Cases; 46,168
Deaths 582
Infected per million 139.5
CA: Total 2,162
Deaths 43
Infected per million 54.1
Connecticut: Total 415
Deaths 10
Infected per million 116.4
Florida: Total 1,227
Deaths 18
Infected per million 57.1
NC: Total 410
Deaths 0
Infected per million 39.1
Texas: Total 826
Deaths 9
Infected per million 28.5
Yesterday was a quiet day here in paradise. Catch up on a lot of paperwork. A little time reading, doing laundry etc. Mentally beginning to feel isolated. I guess even trip to the store used to provide a lot of human contact. They will probably close the golf courses here this week. Two southern counties are already closed.
I am having a televideo first visit with my new doctor which will be interesting. Had to fill out an extensive new patient form. So we will see how that goes.
Thursday is my appointment for the excision of the squamous cell carcinoma lesion on my chest. Since it is a kind of skin cancer that can spread if not removed, I think it is important to have it done. Who knows how long the dermatologist will be taking patients.
Getting to the end of the milk so that will be the next adventure to find that. My Next Door app has people reporting that they are finding shelves stocked in some smaller stores. And everyone is starting to offer early senior shopping days. Spring break kids should be heading out and a lot of snow birds are gone.
The FL. Governor reported the number of flights from NY, NJ and Ct to Florida has increased to 190 a day as the shelter in place rules are in place in NY now. So he is now requiring that anyone coming from NY will have to self isolate for 14 days and not with family as that would infect them. Not clear yet where they will be able to isolate. So that should be a circus at the airports today!
All the grands are now doing distance learning and getting back into a routine.
Stay safe out there everyone.
You are all on my mind and in my heart.
March 23, 2020
as of 5:25 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 342,407
Deaths 14,762
Infected per million 44.1
US Active Cases; 35,070
Deaths 458
Infected per million 106
CA: Total 1802
Deaths 35
I Infected per million 45.1
Connecticut: Total 327
Deaths 8
Infected per million 91.7
Florida: Total 1007
Deaths 13
Infected per million 46.9
NC: Total 284
Deaths 0
Infected per million 29.3
Texas: Total 719
Deaths 7
Infected per million 24.8
as of 5:25 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 342,407
Deaths 14,762
Infected per million 44.1
US Active Cases; 35,070
Deaths 458
Infected per million 106
CA: Total 1802
Deaths 35
I Infected per million 45.1
Connecticut: Total 327
Deaths 8
Infected per million 91.7
Florida: Total 1007
Deaths 13
Infected per million 46.9
NC: Total 284
Deaths 0
Infected per million 29.3
Texas: Total 719
Deaths 7
Infected per million 24.8
March 22,2020
as of 5:39 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 316,062
Active Cases 206,573
Deaths 13,597
Infected per million 40.5
US Active Cases; 26,905
Active Cases 26,379
Deaths 348
Infected per million 81.3
CA: Total 1,522
Active Cases 1488
Deaths 28
Infected per million 38.1
Connecticut: Total 223
Active Cases 218
Deaths 5
Infected per million 62.5
Florida: Total 763
Active Cases 750
Deaths 13
Infected per million 35.5
NC: Total 284
Active Cases 284 Deaths 0 Recovered 0
Infected per million 27.1
Texas: Total 559
Active Cases 543 Deaths 5 Recovered 11
Infected per million 19.3
as of 5:39 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
WORLD Active Cases; 316,062
Active Cases 206,573
Deaths 13,597
Infected per million 40.5
US Active Cases; 26,905
Active Cases 26,379
Deaths 348
Infected per million 81.3
CA: Total 1,522
Active Cases 1488
Deaths 28
Infected per million 38.1
Connecticut: Total 223
Active Cases 218
Deaths 5
Infected per million 62.5
Florida: Total 763
Active Cases 750
Deaths 13
Infected per million 35.5
NC: Total 284
Active Cases 284 Deaths 0 Recovered 0
Infected per million 27.1
Texas: Total 559
Active Cases 543 Deaths 5 Recovered 11
Infected per million 19.3
Richard walks to the Juno Beach Pier on the weekends, about a 7 mile round trip. He took this picture yesterday of the public beach that would normally be pretty full on a Saturday Afternoon.
I have to admit to a lot of anxiety about contracting this virus since I am one of the high risk people over 70s, asthma, on drugs to suppress the immune system, as well as how long and devastating it is going to be to the economy and all the people out of work until this is over. We thought we were pretty well situated with our new forever home and just enough money to allow us to age in place. The devastation to the economy and the drop in the market might turn all that upside down and makes the future out of my control.
I guess there is nothing to do about it at this point and I just hope to be here in a years time when maybe they come out with a vaccine. It will be interesting to see if all the anti vax people will decide to take the vaccine when it does become available.
All the grandkids are out of school. CT and Texas started home instruction last week. California kids will start this week. It is a challenge for adults and kids to be home together 24/7.
I guess there is nothing to do about it at this point and I just hope to be here in a years time when maybe they come out with a vaccine. It will be interesting to see if all the anti vax people will decide to take the vaccine when it does become available.
All the grandkids are out of school. CT and Texas started home instruction last week. California kids will start this week. It is a challenge for adults and kids to be home together 24/7.
March 21, 2020 as of 5:39 AM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
US Active Cases; 19,774
Active Cases 19352
Deaths 275
Infected per million 60
CA: Total 1,255
Active Cases 1,225
Deaths 24
Infected per million 32
Connecticut: Total 194
Active Cases 190
Deaths 4
Infected per million 54
Florida: Total 563
Active Cases 552
Deaths 11
Infected per million 26
NC: Total 189
Active Cases 189
Deaths 0
Infected per million 18
Texas: Total 430
Active Cases 421
Deaths 5
Infected per million 15
The numbers are slowly growing. I think it is hard to compare states without a population reference point. Certainly CT and Texas have a vast difference in rate of infection per population. I used population estimate from Wikipedia estimates as of July 1, 2019.
We have a 6 year old here in Florida that is infected. No symptoms and was in school. Now they are trying to figure out how many kids she came in contact with.
They have closed all the restaurants for indoor dining so many are beginning to do delivery. I was excited when 3 Natives emailed to say they would deliver. We love their wraps and Açai bowls. By the way I found some Açai bowls at Costco that are reasonable and pretty good.
According to the worldometer
US Active Cases; 19,774
Active Cases 19352
Deaths 275
Infected per million 60
CA: Total 1,255
Active Cases 1,225
Deaths 24
Infected per million 32
Connecticut: Total 194
Active Cases 190
Deaths 4
Infected per million 54
Florida: Total 563
Active Cases 552
Deaths 11
Infected per million 26
NC: Total 189
Active Cases 189
Deaths 0
Infected per million 18
Texas: Total 430
Active Cases 421
Deaths 5
Infected per million 15
The numbers are slowly growing. I think it is hard to compare states without a population reference point. Certainly CT and Texas have a vast difference in rate of infection per population. I used population estimate from Wikipedia estimates as of July 1, 2019.
We have a 6 year old here in Florida that is infected. No symptoms and was in school. Now they are trying to figure out how many kids she came in contact with.
They have closed all the restaurants for indoor dining so many are beginning to do delivery. I was excited when 3 Natives emailed to say they would deliver. We love their wraps and Açai bowls. By the way I found some Açai bowls at Costco that are reasonable and pretty good.
March 20, 2020 3:15 PM EDT
They closed all the South Florida beaches today thanks to all the spring breakers who went from Miami county to Broward and then Palm beach as each county shut down beaches. I think there will be other closings coming later today.
They closed all the South Florida beaches today thanks to all the spring breakers who went from Miami county to Broward and then Palm beach as each county shut down beaches. I think there will be other closings coming later today.
March 20, 2020 As of 1:10 PM Eastern Daylight time
According to the worldometer
US Active Cases; 16315
Active Cases 15970 Deaths 220 Recovered 125
Florida: Total 520
Active Cases 510
Deaths 10
Connecticut: Total 159
Active Cases 156
Deaths 3
Texas: Total 342
Active Cases 333
Deaths 5
CA: Total 1074
Active Cases 11049
Deaths 19
NC: Total 155
Active Cases 155
Deaths 0
Yesterday I had the last of the vein work done in the doctor's office. The doctor is a vascular surgeon and I asked how it was at the local hospital and he said they do not have any cases there. I asked if he was stocked up and he said if they close all the restaurants he would starve. No food in the house. I guess it takes all kinds.
I made a quick run to Whole foods and the shelves were so empty. They took away the peanut butter grinder and I bought the 5 containers of ground peanut butter that they had. No yogurt and no soy milk. But I did get some $4 wine!
They are planning on closing all the Palm Beach County beaches soon. So the county maintains most of the beach access points that include stairs or ramps to get from the road to the beach. Our town of Juno Beach has about 5 beach access but there is no public parking lots so it is mostly for the people who live nearby. When we rented last year we were on the only street that had on street parking so that is where I go to get to the beach access. There are rarely more than one or two other people on the beach.
The Loggerhead Marinelife center closed at the end of business Monday. Deb and Joe and I were there that afternoon. They are doing some online videos of the turtles. Currently there are 8 nests in the 9 miles of beach that Loggerhead monitors every day.
Golf courses are still mostly open and some are recommending taking your own cart or walking. Time will tell what happens.
According to the worldometer
US Active Cases; 16315
Active Cases 15970 Deaths 220 Recovered 125
Florida: Total 520
Active Cases 510
Deaths 10
Connecticut: Total 159
Active Cases 156
Deaths 3
Texas: Total 342
Active Cases 333
Deaths 5
CA: Total 1074
Active Cases 11049
Deaths 19
NC: Total 155
Active Cases 155
Deaths 0
Yesterday I had the last of the vein work done in the doctor's office. The doctor is a vascular surgeon and I asked how it was at the local hospital and he said they do not have any cases there. I asked if he was stocked up and he said if they close all the restaurants he would starve. No food in the house. I guess it takes all kinds.
I made a quick run to Whole foods and the shelves were so empty. They took away the peanut butter grinder and I bought the 5 containers of ground peanut butter that they had. No yogurt and no soy milk. But I did get some $4 wine!
They are planning on closing all the Palm Beach County beaches soon. So the county maintains most of the beach access points that include stairs or ramps to get from the road to the beach. Our town of Juno Beach has about 5 beach access but there is no public parking lots so it is mostly for the people who live nearby. When we rented last year we were on the only street that had on street parking so that is where I go to get to the beach access. There are rarely more than one or two other people on the beach.
The Loggerhead Marinelife center closed at the end of business Monday. Deb and Joe and I were there that afternoon. They are doing some online videos of the turtles. Currently there are 8 nests in the 9 miles of beach that Loggerhead monitors every day.
Golf courses are still mostly open and some are recommending taking your own cart or walking. Time will tell what happens.
March 19, 2020
According to the worldometer
Active Cases; US: 9477
9150 MILD 64 Critical
Closed Cases: 263 Deaths 155 Recovered 108
Florida: Total 328
Active Cases 326 Deaths 2
I am more committed to shelter in place than ever, even thought it is not mandatory here YET. Testing is just beginning here in Florida so I don't think we have any idea how extensive it is. They just don't have the tests. A drive thru testing lasted one or two days before they ran out of tests. Had to have a referral and an appointment.
Home schooling starts today for my CT and TX grandkids. California kids are under a shelter in place but I don't think they have pushed out the home school program yet.
According to the worldometer
Active Cases; US: 9477
9150 MILD 64 Critical
Closed Cases: 263 Deaths 155 Recovered 108
Florida: Total 328
Active Cases 326 Deaths 2
I am more committed to shelter in place than ever, even thought it is not mandatory here YET. Testing is just beginning here in Florida so I don't think we have any idea how extensive it is. They just don't have the tests. A drive thru testing lasted one or two days before they ran out of tests. Had to have a referral and an appointment.
Home schooling starts today for my CT and TX grandkids. California kids are under a shelter in place but I don't think they have pushed out the home school program yet.